Health for all, Hunger for none
Originally published by 4-H at 4h.org
WASHINGTON, DC (April 29, 2025) – The National 4-H Council Board of Trustees welcomes Shannon Hauf, Senior Vice President and Head of North America, Australia and New Zealand Product Supply at Bayer Crop Science.
As a Minnesota 4-H alum, Hauf has built a career focused on innovation, sustainability and supporting women in the sector. She has a lifelong connection to agriculture, having grown up on a corn, soybean and livestock farm in southern Minnesota where she remains actively involved in her family’s farming operations.
“Shannon’s long track record of leadership in agriculture makes her a great addition to our Board of Trustees,” said Mark Berven, 4-H Council Board Chair and President & COO of Nationwide Insurance. “We’re certain as she creates more career opportunities for women in the industry, she will help 4-H cultivate the next generation of leaders who are Beyond Ready for success.”
At Bayer Crop Science, Hauf leads a team responsible for delivering the highest quality crop protection and seed products to farmers. Her impact in the agriculture sector has been recognized through multiple industry awards, including honors for leadership in agriculture technology and contributions to sustainable farming practices. She will leverage this experience and passion to help prepare youth for success in work and life.
Hauf is actively involved as a 4-H leader in Missouri where her children are members.
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About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2024, the Group employed around 93,000 people and had sales of 46.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 6.2 billion euros.
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