Amps International LLC has invested $100,000 to host an Amps Entrepreneurship Leadership retreat in Puerto Rico. The project was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), including in-kind donations with the mission of educating students about food sustainability and water conservation.

“This is the first time Amps Institute will hold its Intensive Youth Entrepreneurship Retreat in Puerto Rico. Farming has gone high tech and so have the demands and needs for engineers, social media marketers, scientists, veterinarians, accountants, Agri-business & Agri-tourism, etc. The list is endless and crosses over just about every industry,” said James Amps, CEO and founder of Amps International.

The 25 participating students were recruited from various organizations, including the 4-H Club of Puerto, Future Farmers of America, the Boys and Girls Club and the University of Puerto Rico…