Bayer CropScience has been selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People

June 2, 2010

First published in 2001, the Canada's Top Employers for Young People competition is organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the nation's best benefits for younger workers.  Bayer CropScience Canada was selected for 2010 as one of those leaders in attracting and retaining younger employees to their organization.

Bayer CropScience has been recognized as a top employer on numerous occasions and was selected as one of Alberta’s top 50 employers in October 2009.

“This is another excellent achievement,” said Kamel Beliazi President & CEO of Bayer CropScience. “Here at Bayer we pride ourselves on retaining the best people for the business. Innovation is a leading strategy for our company; we invest in and support our people so they can progress in a successful, balanced working environment, one that leads the way and demonstrates innovation in everything we do.”

Bayer CropScience was chosen for its excellent summer associate program as they hire over 135 summer students each year. Other highlights include Bayer’s benefits, education and development programs such as the customized MBA-style training program in conjunction with the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business.

“Once again we are delighted with this recognition” added Nicole Davis, HR Director, Bayer CropScience.  “We always aim to offer programs and support for all of our staff, and we believe it is important to get a good work/life balance.  This is a quality we uphold at Bayer CropScience and helps to ensure we maintain our position as a top Canadian employer.”

To find out more about Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2010 visit http://www.canadastop100.com/young_people/

About Bayer CropScience
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience AG, a subsidiary of Bayer AG with annual sales of about EUR 6.5 billion (2009), is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer Crop¬Science has a global workforce of about 18,700 and is represented in more than 120 countries. Further information on Bayer CropScience Canada is available at: www.bayercropscience.ca

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For further information, contact:

Derrick Rozdeba
Manager, Integrated Communications
Bayer CropScience
Phone: (403) 723-7432
derrick.rozdeba@bayercropscience.com