Honeywell and Nutrients for Life Foundation Tour Four Columbus-Area Schools to Support Agricultural Education

As part of Honeywell Hometown Solutions initiative, OABA Director of Communication & Member Education Margo Long worked with the Nutrients for Life Foundation to teach students about the importance of responsible soil and fertilizer use in feeding a growing population. More than 450 students from Columbus-area high schools learned about agricultural science through a four-school tour hosted by Honeywell and the Nutrients for Life Foundation.

A Honeywell agronomist and chemist joined Nutrients for Life Foundation’s local staff to teach several science classes. Together, they covered topics such as pursuing a career in agricultural science, how plant and crop nutrients nourish our world, and the essential plant nutrients. The sessions included demonstrations and hands-on activities.

“Fertilizer plays an integral role in sustaining our growing population,” said Mike Hamilton, business director, ammonium sulfate, Honeywell Resins and Chemicals. “Soil science and fertilizer education are critical in ensuring the viability of agriculture for generations to come.”

This is the first time Honeywell and the Nutrients for Life Foundation have partnered with the goal to introduce students to agriculture careers and educate them on the vital role fertilizer and soil science plays in their everyday lives.

Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company’s corporate citizenship initiative, focuses on five areas: Family Safety & Security; Housing & Shelter; Science & Math Education; Humanitarian Relief; and Habitat & Conservation. Together with leading public and nonprofit institutions, Honeywell has developed powerful programs to address these needs in the communities it serves. For more information, visit http://citizenship.honeywell.com/.

The Nutrients for Life Foundation spearheads the mission to educate students and the public about the importance of responsible fertilizer use in growing healthy crops, increasing food production, and feeding a growing population. Since formation more than ten years ago, the Foundation has reached over 24 million students with resources, such as Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century, the Smithsonian-approved STEM curriculum. The Nutrients for Life Foundation is a tax-exempt status organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.