As the MAST program has grown and evolved since its inception, we've been fortunate to see local Farm Credit offices, lending institutions, and other businesses get involved by financially sponsoring MAST participants as they seek the tools and training needed to improve their farm management skills.

Why Sponsor Your Clients
As key players in today's dynamic marketplace, it's not enough for your customers to excel in their current environments. They also must envision the future. They must develop winning strategies and, more importantly, sustain them. The MAST program is designed to help your customers achieve long-term success in your business.

Sponsorship Benefits
The benefits of sponsoring a MAST participant are abundant for your business. As your customers work through the program, they gain better financial skills and increased efficiency. Better business skills mean better customers for you.

The MAST program is designed to take advantage of the latest technology to produce a high-quality educational experience. Multimedia learning modules with industry leaders are combined to provide participants access to the most contemporary farm management information.

How to Sponsor Your Clients
Many businesses have sponsored their best customers through MAST with partial scholarships. You may receive a call from a client asking for such support. We encourage you to consider offering a partial scholarship. The small investment you make reaps large dividends in customer relationships and loyalty, as well as better business skills.

If you would like to sponsor one of your customers, contact Ashley Martin, MAST Program Coordinator, at 785-532-6994 or ashley07@agecon.k-state.edu.