Corteva Grows Science Outreach

Corteva Grows Science Outreach Program

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Corteva Grows Science Outreach is a global initiative created to bring science and agriculture to life for learners of all ages across our global communities. Led by Corteva employees known as science ambassadors, the program educates and inspires participants through hands-on experiences that build understanding for the vital role science plays in farming and agriculture.

Our Purpose

To enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come — Our Corteva Grows Science Outreach program secures this purpose by supporting projects and programs that aid in educational achievement and development, fueling a knowledgeable and diverse agricultural workforce in communities around the world.

Hear from our Science Ambassadors

Suzan Khoza, Delmas, South Africa

“It’s ultimately up to us to show the world what we do, what we’ve done, and what we can still do. For science to have the greatest impact in the world and help solve global issues, especially hunger, we as Corteva need to engage with the learners and spark that interest in them.”

Anais Rodriguez, Puerto Rico, USA

Anais Rodriguez, Puerto Rico, USA

“I participate in community outreach activities because it feels good to be able to help others and because I am committed to my country. The most memorable moment doing community outreach was at Simon Madera elementary school, where I had the opportunity to build and design a scholar garden with the help of coworkers and the students.”

Kerry Hurd, Iowa, USA

Kerry Hurd, Iowa, USA

ca (FFA) Chapters. I love being able to take them through the location to show them how soybeans are brought in, conditioned, packaged, warehoused, and shipped. We are able to share with them our values of Safety and Quality and they get to see firsthand how it all works together. They are always excited to see the equipment and operations as well as the quality testing that we do. We get the chance to share with them our commitment to Quality for our customers and the lengths that we go to ensure that our customers get the highest quality product possible.”

David Pinzon, Calgary, Canada

“The future of agriculture greatly depends on helping people understand how scientific innovations will help humans grow more food in a sustainable way, so everyone has access to enough food. When the community understands the science and safety behind agriculture innovations, they can better support farmers and dispel misleading information.”

Hear from the teachers

“The feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive. Students felt like it was fast-paced enough, and I think the short sessions kept their interest.”

“Through an interactive presentation and teamwork-building game, the students were able to learn about the numerous types of careers that the field of agricultural science, and Corteva itself, has to offer. Many students were surprised to learn just how much agriculture affects their everyday lives. They were impressed when they realized that a company as significant as Corteva operates right in their hometown of Indianapolis.”

“This was one of the best field trips I’ve ever been on with my students.”

Corteva Grows Science Outreach

Educational Resources Summary

Corteva is a proud supporter of organizations offering educational opportunities. Find links to the resources for various grade levels and subjects in the document below.

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STEM Adventures in Agriculture Coloring Book

Get a glimpse into some of the exciting STEM career paths available in agriculture.

Download the coloring book.

Activity Book

For our younger audiences, this activity book contains word searches, coloring pages, mazes, and more!

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Duper Family Farm Comic Book

A comic book created during Comic Con where the Duper Family works to save their crop from the evil corn borer.

Comic Book Versus Coloring Book (PDF)

Watch a video showing how the comic book was created (YouTube).

Draw Someone in Agriculture Activity

Students of all ages can imagine the possibilities of a career in agriculture. Learn more with this hands-on activity that prompts discussion. Together we can broaden the definition of what a career in agriculture can look like.

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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Videos

Check out these career and science videos from our employees.
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Our Activities and Lesson Plans

Learn About Our Career Paths