Agriculture Blog Brief

$40,000 AVAILABLE IN SCHOLARSHIPS

GreenStone Scholarships: Apply Now Committed to supporting the agriculture industry’s future leaders, GreenStone is honored to once again award up to $40,000 through the 2022 scholarship program.

Applications are now being accepted. Incoming college freshmen pursuing a degree in agriculture-related fields are encouraged to apply now. Students planning to earn a four-year degree are eligible for a scholarship of $2,000 and students attending a two-year college program are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. For complete program guidelines and application, visit www.greenstonefcs.com. Application deadline is February 28, 2022. ■

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AGRICULTURE – OPEN FIELDS BLOG BRIEF

GreenStone publishes regular updates on our Open Fields blog. Check out some of the posts you may have missed at www.greenstonefcs.com/openfieldsblog.

Commodity Update: Christmas tree industry outlook

It's all about supply and demand and for the Christmas tree industry, and both may have tipped in its favor.

Dollars and Sense: Loan-length matters

When considering a purchase requiring financing, a factor you’ll always consider is the loan length.

Pagel’s Ponderosa Dairy, Kewaunee, Wisconsin

Purchased in 1946 by Carl and Garnet Pagel, the Pagel family farm started with 80 acres, a few cows, chickens, and hogs. ■