This presentation identifies sponsorship opportunities for any agency, agribusiness corporation or private company seeking to support aspirational youth.

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2. Ellis Bell, Founder
2007
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• Monsanto Award Winner
• 4th Generation Arkansas Farmer
• United Soybean Board Grant Recipient
• Farm Credit Midsouth Member

3. Achievements
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Arkansas • Mississippi • Missouri • Illinois

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Mission
To equip aspirational youth with 5 life-changing career success assets that enable them to
compete for agriculture-related jobs and business opportunities (9 CTE pathways).
Skills Knowledge Goals Strategies
Hands-On Experiences

5. Bell Community Services
CONCEPT 1
2007
CONCEPT 2
2011
CONCEPT 3
2021
• Minority Youth
• College Interns
• Multiple School
Districts
• Aspirational Youth
• 1 A & T Career Club
• School-Based Chapters
• 3 Programs
• 3 Career Tracks
• Youth Ambassadors
• Urban Youth
• School-Based Clubs
• Multiple School
Districts
• 1 Program
Concept Evolution
Agriscience & Technology
Life-Changing Asset Pentagon
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6. Bell A & T Career Club Concept
• High School / Middle School
• All Grade Levels/Male and Female
• Community Volunteers (“Associates”)
• Weekly Outcomes Scoring
• Weekly Skill Challenges
• Team Competitions
• School Principal Endorsed
• Certification Pathways
• Project-Based Learning
CO-CURRICULAR
SELF-SUSTAINING CHAPTERS
TEACHER-SUPERVISED MULTI-PROGRAM MULTI-CHAPTER
Grants
Via
Bell AgTech Board
Sponsorships
Via
Bell AgTech Board
Program Income
Via
Chapter Advisor
Fundraising
Via
Chapter Advisor
KEY FEATURES
STUDENT TIME: 2 – 3 HOURS/WEEK
Agriscience and Technology
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5-Year Arkansas Vision
Year 1
1 County 1 Chapter 20 Students
St. Francis County, Forrest City High School
Year 2
2 Counties 4 Chapters 100 Students
Year 3
5 Counties 10 Chapters 250 Students
Year 4
8 Counties 16 Chapters 400 Students
Year 5
10 Counties 20 Chapters 500 Students

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Three School-Year Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor A Student (Male or Female)
SUMMARY
Sponsor A Program of Activities Sponsor A Chapter (All Students)

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Sponsorship Opportunity 1: Sponsor A Student
First Place Trophy
Agriscience Ambassador 1
AGRISCIENCE STUDENT/STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
Option 1
(1 Student Male or Female)
Option 2
(4 Students 2 Males/2 Females)
2 Programs 2 Programs Each
$3,000 $12,000
Second Place Trophy
Agriscience Ambassador 2
Third Place Trophy
Agriscience Ambassador 3
The Student You Sponsor Competes For

10. Sponsorship Opportunity 2: Sponsor A Program
Program Sponsorship (4 Students Must Enroll To Activate a Program)
Option 1
Career Exploration Program
Option 2
Farm Technology Program
Option 3
Agriscience Scholarship Program
Includes Program Advisor Includes Program Advisor Includes Program Advisor
9th, 10th, 11th Graders 10th, 11th, 12th Graders 11th and 12th Graders
$6,000 $7,000 $5,000
Students You Sponsor Compete For
• Agriscience Career Plan of the Year
• Agriscience Research Project of the Year
• Agriculture Career Explorer of the Year
Students You Sponsor Compete For
• Urban Farm Youth Challenge Award
• Farm Technology Challenge Award
• Greenhouse Garden of the Year
Students You Sponsor Compete For
• Agriscience Scholarship Challenge Award
• Scholarship Fund Challenge Award
• Scholarship Opportunity Challenge Award
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Sponsorship Opportunity 3: Sponsor A Chapter
CHAPTER “% OF BUDGET” SPONSORSHIP
Chapter Size: 15 – 19 Students (Small) • 20 – 24 Students (Ideal) • 25 – 30 Students (Large)
Option 1 (25% of Budget) Option 2 (50% of Budget)
A Co-Sponsor Is Required Exclusive (You Are The Only Sponsor)
If Low (20 Students)
$7.500
If Low (20 Students)
$15,000
If High (24 Students)
$9,000
If High (24 Students)
$18,000
Advise and Support All Students: 1 Semester Advise and Support All Students: 2 Semesters
Average Cost Per Student: $1,500
Students In The Chapter Compete For Various Awards. See Chapter Awards List Next

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Chapter Awards List
1. Agriscience Student of the Year
2. Agriscience Career Plan of the Year
3. Agriscience Research Project of the Year
4. Agriculture Career Explorer of the Year
5. Agriscience Scholarship Challenge Award
6. Scholarship Fund Challenge Award
7. Agriscience Scholarship Award
8. Urban Farm Youth Challenge Award
9. Farm Technology Challenge Award
10. Greenhouse Garden of the Year Award
YOUTH AGRISCIENCE AMBASSADORS
STUDENT AWARD WINNERS

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Bonus Opportunity Expo Package: $5,000
Component 1
YouTube Video Stories
Component 2
Career Information
Luncheon
Component 3
Project Exhibit Hall
Component 4
YouTube Student Project
Interviews
Component 5
Volunteer Recognition
Component 6
College Partner
Recognition
Component 7
Industry Recognition
Component 8
Civic Leader Reception

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Student Support & Recognition Sponsorship
• Team Competitions
• Weekly Skill Challenges
• Teacher Supervised Projects
• Call: 800-640-2183
• Email: jim@bellagtech.org
• Website: www.bellagtech.org
Request A Proposal