Wisconsin Ag Connection - FarmFirst Dairy Co-op Awards Scholarships to Students

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FarmFirst Dairy Co-op Awards Scholarships to Students
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 07/12/2018

FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative has announced the recipients of its 2018 scholarship program. The cooperative recently awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to 16 high school and collegiate students pursuing postsecondary education.

"This scholarship program is one of many ways FarmFirst gives back to our members and their families," says FarmFirst General Manager Jeff Lyon. "Here at FarmFirst, we strongly believe in supporting future generations of agriculturalists. Through education, our next generation will bring new ideas and technology to the industry to ensure continued growth and development."

This year's scholarship recipients from Wisconsin include: Madilyn Digman, Platteville; Nathan Harm, Spencer; Jarett Hoffman, Brantwood; Alexandra Kummer, Mondovi; Megan Schuh, Seymour; RaeJean Stowe of Athens; Curtis Weltzien, Arcadia; Kortney Woldt, Brillion; and Collin Wussow, Cecil.

Scholarship recipients were selected based on leadership, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, essay responses and their future plans and career goals.

All members of FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative and their children attending four-year universities, two-year technical programs or short courses and high school seniors planning for postsecondary education were eligible to apply for the scholarships.

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