Support Redbirds’ Global Triumph at IFAMA!
Redbirds, let us come together to support Illinois State
students on the global stage!
After a stunning victory at the 2024 International Food and
Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) Global Student Case Competition,
ISU is preparing to send a new team to the 2025 competition in Brazil. Your
gift can make this possible and help Redbirds represent ISU internationally
once again.
In June 2024, a team of six undergraduate students from
ISU’s Agriculture and International Business programs won 1st place in the
IFAMA Global Student Case Competition in Spain. Competing against over 20 teams
from nine countries, ISU students tackled a complex case focused on
sustainability in the seed industry and the role of the International Seed
Federation. They were given just four hours to analyze the case and present
their solutions to a panel of academic and industry experts.
We need your help to reach our goal
Now, the team is preparing for the 2025 conference in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, this summer.
Our total cost/need is $35,000 for travel expenses for a full team.
Generous alumni have already given $6,825 towards that total!
Will you help us today for Birds Give Back?
Every dollar given means another team member can secure their travel plans and attend the competition!
Every gift, no matter the size, will help Redbirds represent
the university and showcase their skills on the international stage.
Why Your Support Matters
Your gifts will support a team of 6-8 students studying
Agribusiness (Agriculture and International Business) - covering their travel,
accommodations, and preparation for the competition. These funds will give
students the opportunity to apply their skills, work in an interdisciplinary
environment, and network with agribusiness leaders from around the world.
The IFAMA competition is the only international student case
competition in the food and agribusiness sector, offering a unique experience
for these talented students to make
their mark globally.
Help ISU send the next team to the 2025 IFAMA competition
and continue building a legacy of excellence.
Why are donations necessary? Testimonials from our Redbirds:
"The moment I will remember forever is the excitement
and emotions our team shared after it was announced that we won the global
competition. We were beyond proud of ourselves for making it as far as we did
but winning was the icing on the cake. In a few years down the road, the
plaques may become another object in a storage box, but that memory we all
share is something I know will stick with us for the rest of our lives." –
Rodney Billerbeck
"Through this
experience, I learned that there isn't one right way to do things. Different
parts of the world do things completely differently based on their needs, and
it doesn't make their ways wrong; they are just different. This was very eye
opening to me, and I think in my future career it will open my eyes to seeing
different people’s perspectives on situations giving me a more open mind on how
to solve different problems I encounter in the future." – Brandt Faivre
"From this experience, I learned so much about things I
would have never even thought about when it comes to agriculture, from all the
different sectors to the technology and science within it. This experience can
impact my future career in great ways because had I not been done this; I
probably wouldn’t have even thought about applying for jobs in the agriculture
industry because I only knew the corn and soybean part of it. However, now
knowing that there is so much more to it, when the time comes, I will most
definitely look for jobs with agribusiness companies. It may also lead me to
pursuing a master’s degree in agribusiness at some point in my life." –
Leo Kruger