Investing in Youth

GreenStone is committed to providing leadership and educational opportunities to agricultural communities to develop strong leaders of tomorrow. We understand that supporting young people interested in pursuing a career in agriculture is essential in sustaining the long-term success of our industry. As such, GreenStone has proudly invested in agriculture's future by awarding nearly $400,000 since 2010 to students who plan to pursue a career in the industry.  

Up to $60,000 in scholarships is now available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors majoring in an agriculture or natural resource-related field. Applications for both scholarships were due March 1, 2024 and program has concluded for 2024. Check back in a few weeks to view 2024 recipients. 

Dave Armstrong Scholarship program: Current College Students

Former President and CEO, Dave Armstrong, served GreenStone and the agricultural community for 41 years before retiring in 2022. Like GreenStone, Dave values youth development and continued education, supporting the future success of agriculture. In honor of Dave, GreenStone Farm Credit Services will award up to $20,000 in scholarships to current college freshmen, sophomore, or junior students in the amount of $5,000 each.

View 2024 Recipients - coming soon!

GreenStone Scholarship program: Incoming College Freshmen

GreenStone will award up to $40,000 in scholarships to incoming college freshman in the amount of $2,000 each to selected students attending a four-year college program and $1,000 each to selected students attending a two-year college program.

View 2024 Recipients - coming soon!