Scholarships and Registration

Southeast Value-Added Dairy Conference Scholarships

SEVAD is offering partial ($150 value) scholarships for eligible Dairy-Specific Farmers, Processors, Students, Apprentices, and Allied Businesses. You may apply for a scholarship here. Scholarships are due by June 15, 2024. Awardees will be notified no later than July 1, 2024. If you are awarded a scholarship you will be sent a comp code via email which you will use to register for the conference.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

You can pay by check or by card at registration. Your registration will not be finalized until your check is received and processed.

Other Scholarships Available

NC Cooperative Extension Livestock Agent Conference Scholarships

Livestock extension scholarships are funded by the NC State University Animal Agriculture Department. You can apply here for full conference registration and dorm lodging scholarships. Scholarships are due by April 23, 2024. Awardees will be notified no later than May 15, 2024. If you are awarded a scholarship you will automatically be registered for the conference.


Farmers, Processors, Students, Apprentices, and Allied Businesses Conference Scholarships

Full ($250 value) and partial ($150 value) scholarships are limited and available based on need. You may apply for a scholarship here. Scholarships are due by April 23, 2024. Awardees will be notified no later than May 15, 2024. If you are awarded a scholarship you will be sent a comp code via email which you will use to register for the conference using the registration button on this page.


ADDITIONAL FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS/RANCHERS:

FACT will award scholarships of up to $400 for livestock and poultry farmers to attend conferences and training events, including the Carolina Meat Conference, to learn humane animal management practices.

To apply, please visit:  https://foodanimalconcernstrust.org/scholarships


Optional concurrent Farm tours at Riverbend Creamery and Ashe County Cheese will take place from 2-4PM on July 29th.

Registration for the tour will be available through the Eventbrite link