Hiring to Continue in 2009, Company Recruiting Widely

Indianapolis, IN - October 20, 2008

Dow AgroSciences announces it created 350 new positions globally in 2008 as a business advancing new technology in the growing global agricultural marketplace. These jobs are being added around the world to forward the company’s research and development work as well as to produce and commercialize its new products. More than half of the jobs were added at the global headquarters in Indianapolis. In addition, the company is expanding its workforce through employees added via acquisition, with seven seed companies being acquired in the last year.

“Global demand for food, feed, fiber and fuel reinforces the need for agricultural productivity, and Dow AgroSciences is well positioned as a technology leader to provide solutions,” says Jerome Peribere, president and CEO. “We will continue to add to our workforce to ensure we have outstanding talent to help our company deliver on its ambitious growth plans based on significantly advancing superior solutions for our customers.”

The company’s success in 2008 underscores the need for an expanded workforce. Dow AgroSciences set a new first half record for both sales and Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Numerous collaborations and research milestones have also been announced.

The company expects to continue hiring in 2009. Key areas of recruiting are focused on science and technology positions. People interested in career opportunities with Dow AgroSciences should visit http://www.dowagro.com/careers/ for the latest job postings.

About Dow AgroSciences

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company were $3.8 billion in 2007. Learn more at www.dowagro.com.

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Kenda Resler-Friend
Dow AgroSciences LLC
1-317-337-4743