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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">I want to personally make you aware of a special opportunity for young leaders in American agriculture. In
<b>October of 2017</b>, Bayer will bring together 100 young people between the ages of 18 and 25 from across the globe to discuss potential solutions to global agricultural challenges.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">This “Youth Ag Summit” will take place in
<b>Brussels, Belgium</b>. The 100 delegates will represent 45 countries where Bayer operates and they will be selected via an essay competition. The U.S. is responsible for selecting four delegates and this is where we need your help.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">We want the U.S. to be well represented and so we are looking for the most talented young thought leaders from our industry. We think that the best candidates for this
honor will possess: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Demonstrated leadership skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Good understanding of global agricultural challenges<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Openness to new ideas<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Ability to work in teams / build relationships<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Good communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">I’m sure you know of someone between the ages of 18 and 25 that fits this bill. I ask that you encourage them to visit
</span><a href="http://www.youthagsummit.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">www.youthagsummit.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif"> to learn more about the event, view the
essay question and criteria, and then apply online. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">The deadline to apply is
<b>January 13, 2017</b>. Travel, accommodations and all meals associated with the Summit are covered by Bayer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">I’ve also attached a brochure to this email that you can print or share via email. If you have any questions about the summit or the application process, please reach
out to my colleague, <b>Casey Allen, at </b></span><b><a href="mailto:casey.allen@bayer.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">casey.allen@bayer.com</span></a></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Best regards,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Nasser S. Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Stakeholder Relations Manager – Western US Region<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif;color:#0033CC">Bayer: Science for a Better Life<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Palatino Linotype",serif">Crop Science Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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