Arias M. Brownback was raised on his family’s farm in western Perry County and from an early age expressed an interest in farming.
He attended his first PASA conference at the age of 18. Seeing fellow farmers dedicated to sustainable practices was a great inspiration to Arias. In his honor, PASA has established the Arias M. Brownback Memorial Scholarship Fund. Formed in 2001, this memorial fund is intended to inspire and aid young farmers to reach their full potential. This endowment is designed to help youth and other developing farmers attend the Farming for the Future conference each year. The scholarship expresses PASA’s commitment to providing educational opportunities for those wishing to learn sustainable agriculture techniques and methods regardless of financial circumstances.

The Arias M. Brownback Memorial Scholarship supports continuing education in sustainable agriculture and is available to young and developing farmers who demonstrate a financial need. The Brownback Scholarship allows 30 to 40 individuals to attend the conference each year. Those are 40 voices we want to hear in our workshops and events! By contributing to the scholarship fund, you are enriching the conference experience for everyone and making this valuable opportunity possible for those who receive scholarship assistance.

Please support this fund by indicating your financial contribution on your registration form. Your tax-deductible donation will be acknowledged to the family.