Iowa and Minnesota high school seniors awarded for their dedication to advancing agriculture.

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 20, 2025) — Landus is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting the education of five high school seniors pursuing degrees in either agriculture or life sciences this fall. The Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship awards $2,000 to students in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to rural communities.

“These students have demonstrated a deep understanding of agriculture’s crucial impact on our world and are dedicated to advancing the industry in their respective disciplines,” says Sarah Heineman, Executive Director of Foundations at Landus. “We’re proud to support them as they begin their academic journey and look forward to seeing their impact on our industry in the years to come.”

2025 Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship Recipients

• Madison Erich, Blue Earth Area High School, Blue Earth, MN

Studying agricultural business and nursing at South Dakota State University

• Garrett McBeth, Gilbert High School, Gilbert, Iowa

Studying agricultural business and agronomy at Iowa State University

• Kayla Frederick, Greene County High School, Jefferson, Iowa

Studying agricultural communications at Iowa State University

• Lauren Inman, Creston High School, Creston, Iowa

Studying nursing at Southwestern Community College

• Laura Steinkamp, Kuemper Catholic High School, Carroll, Iowa

Studying agricultural communications at Iowa State University

To be eligible for the Excellence in Ag Scholarship, recipients must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, plan to pursue a degree in either agriculture or life sciences, and the applicant or their guardian must be a voting member of the cooperative in good standing.

These awards are part of Landus’ ongoing commitment to championing rural communities. The scholarship program is just one of many ways Landus partners with communities to ensure the future of agriculture remains strong and sustainable. For more information about this scholarship and other community-focused initiatives, visit our website: landus.ag.

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About Landus

Landus is a forward-thinking agriculture solutions company that keeps the farmer at the center of every decision we make.

We connect thousands of farmer-owners with the world through grain, agronomy, and distribution, deploying traditional and nontraditional methods fueled by innovation and sustainability. Our $3 billion business touches 34 states and 16 countries.

To learn more about Landus and our company's commitment to solving critical issues for the farmer of tomorrow, please visit landus.ag.