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LATC Ag Students Gain Life-Saving CPR Training Through Corteva Grant.{KXLG, Watertown, S.D.} Future agricultural leaders at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) are entering the workforce with critical, life-saving skills, thanks to a $5,000 grant from Corteva Agriscience.The funding successfully integrated hands-on CPR certification into the college’s required first-year agricultural curriculum.Through the partnership, 65 agriculture students achieved adult and child CPR certification as part of their AGR 105 Ag Safety course.The vital training was completed just before students launched into spring internships across the Upper Midwest."Agriculture is a hands-on and, at times, high-risk industry," said Tiffany Sanderson, LATC President."Emergencies on farms, ranches, or in agribusinesses demand rapid response.By embedding CPR training directly into our coursework, we ensure every graduate is equipped to step in, take action, and protect those around them.We are incredibly grateful for Corteva’s shared commitment to safety and agricultural education." The AGR 105 course focuses heavily on practical farm safety, accident prevention, and emergency preparedness.Corteva’s grant directly funded the resources necessary to add formal, certifiable lifesaving techniques to that baseline knowledge."At Corteva, we believe strong communities are built through education, opportunity, and a shared commitment to safety," said Becky McGillivary, Corteva Agriscience Crop Protection Territory Manager for northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota."By supporting programs like this at LATC, we are empowering students with skills that strengthen the agricultural workforce and improve the overall well-being of rural communities." About Lake Area Technical College Founded in 1965, Lake Area Technical College serves nearly 2,800 students across more than 30 career-focused programs.Recognized as the nation's top two-year college as a recipient of the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, LATC boasts a 99.8% graduate placement rate, with most alumni choosing to live and work in South Dakota.For more information, visit www.lakeareatech.edu.About Corteva Agriscience Corteva Agriscience is a global agriculture company dedicated to enriching the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.Through targeted community investments and partnerships, Corteva champions initiatives that advance agricultural education, promote safety, and strengthen rural communities.