The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and North Carolina State University (NC State University) announced the 30 exceptional individuals who were selected as 2024 FFAR Fellows. Comprised of 30 Fellows representing 21 universities, the 2024 FFAR Fellows cohort will participate in a three-year fellowship designed to prepare future food and agriculture scientists with skills that can better prepare them for the  workforce. 

Representing Iowa State University, the Department of Agronomy, the Department of Horticulture and the Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding as FFAR Fellows are:  

• Joseph DeTemple, Iowa State University 
• Vipul Kumar, Iowa State University 

Congratulations to both Joseph and Vipul for being selected as 2024 FFAR Fellows. It is such a wonderful professional development opportunity for them both. For more information go to FFAR Fellowship program website.