The goal of the Denison Science Bound program is to help meet our state and national need for a technical workforce by increasing the number of ethnically diverse Iowa students who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Launched in 2007, the program is a partnership between Iowa State University, Denison Community School District and Farmland Foods through Smithfield Foods/Learners to Leaders. More than 50 students were enrolled in the fall 2011 program.

Smithfield also sponsors the Des Moines SB Banquet.