Each year, the EASTERN PRODUCE COUNCIL and PRODUCE BUSINESS provide scholarships to deserving students in top agricultural universities and culinary schools from around the world. These scholarships provide a full immersive experience in the produce industry, complete with industry mentors and hands-on tasks that further their knowledge of the industry and open doors for a possible career choice or, at very least, a better understanding of how produce fits into the broader food business. Below is a list of universities and culinary schools that have participated in previous New York Produce Shows: