Mountaire launches new Farm to Table scholarship for Delmarva students

By Glenn Rolfe
Posted 10/1/22

MILLSBORO -- Mountaire Farms has launched a scholarship program aimed at Delmarva high school seniors interested in helping feed the world.

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Mountaire launches new Farm to Table scholarship for Delmarva students

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MILLSBORO — Mountaire Farms has launched a scholarship program aimed at Delmarva high school seniors interested in helping feed the world.

The Farm to Table Scholarship program will reward qualified students who have a passion for agriculture, the culinary arts or related fields that support food production.

Students must have a B-plus GPA or better and give back to the community with their time and talents.

“During the pandemic, many people across Delmarva and the country saw the strain put on our nation’s food supply,” said Phillip Plylar, Mountaire Farms president. “The empty shelves at many retailers brought home the critical importance of American agriculture.

“We have two goals with this scholarship. The first is to shine a light on the important work of the people who grow, raise, prepare and serve the food we eat each day. The second is to show our thanks by supporting local youth in pursuing their careers.”

In partnership with WBOC, Mountaire will select a new Farm to Table Scholar every month who will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship and be featured in a profile on WBOC and Fox 21.

Two overall winners (one male and one female) will be named during a Farm to Table banquet at the end of the academic year. They will receive an additional $5,000 scholarship.

Interested students can apply here. For information, contact Zach Evans at zevans@mountaire.com.

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