NEWS RELEASE
March 22, 2010 Contact: Frank Murray, 542-4835
River Point Farms of Hermiston is sponsoring a Columbia Basin College Foundation Agricultural scholarship and paid internship again this year for $10,000, $5,000 per year, for two years.
River Point Farms Vice President of Human Resources, Jamie Cimmiyotti, says the internships are in specific agricultural fields of study. This year’s internship is in agronomy. Cimmiyotti says the training is hands-on experience which is valuable for students seeking their first job in their career field.
Foundation Agricultural scholarship applications are due April 15. For more information, call 542-4436.