Land O’Lakes participated in the Thanksgiving for Scholarships event on November 15, which was hosted by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS). Students and donors celebrated the impact of scholarships for more than 350 CFANS students.

Land O'Lakes representatives Megan Wolle, Pete Janzen, and Lydia Botham congratulated Land O'Lakes Multifunctional... Read more

Austin Kraft (far right, above) thought he knew how to be an effective leader. He was a drum major in his high school’s marching band and a captain of the speech team. He also got involved student government when he started at the U.

That changed after Kraft, who just finished his first year in the U’s College of Science and Engineering, took part in LeaderShape. Sponsored by Land O’... Read more

Johanna Knorr, ’17 B.S., took the lead on a number of ventures while earning her degree in animal science/agricultural and food business management at the U of M. She was active in her college’s student board and mentor program, president of Beta of Clovia sorority, and manager of the Gopher Dairy Bar, which she says proudly served Land O’Lakes ice cream mix at the Minnesota State Fair.

In September 2014, Land O’Lakes announced a landmark $25 million investment in the University of Minnesota through the year 2024. How is this investment making a difference? Find out by watching this short video highlighting some of the “greatest hits” of our partnership during the last two years.

In 2013, Land O’Lakes generously created a scholarship to support high-achieving juniors or transfer students studying in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Each of these scholars has demonstrated a commitment to food or agriculture.

Brett Pfarr is a Land O’Lakes Scholar and wrestles for the Golden Gophers, where he also volunteers through athletic... Read more