2019 Ashland County Farm Bureau scholarship recipients are listed below:

Alayna Teiga
Alayna is the daughter of Michael and Sandy Teiga of Loudonville and attends The Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Institute. Alayna studies Animal Science – Animal Health and her goal is to, eventually, obtain a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. In her first year at ATI, Alayna has been active in Pre-Vet Club, Collegiate 4-H, and National Honor Society. She also has volunteered at the Wayne County Humane Society. Alayna’s goal is to ultimately become a large animal veterinarian and return to Ashland County. Good luck Alayna! 

Samantha Augustine
Samantha is the daughter of Jad and Carla Augustine of Loudonville and is part-way through completing her degree in agricultural communications. This summer, Samantha will be working at ATI as a communication director and student ambassador. Samantha’s goal after graduating from college is to become an advocate for agriculture and her dream job would be to work for Certified Angus Beef. Good luck Samantha! 

Kate McGovern
Kate is the daughter of Kent and Sheri McGovern of Jeromesville and is going into her senior year at the University of Findlay. Kate is studying Animal Science and currently works for a professor at the OARDC in the poultry lab. After graduation, Kate hopes to continue using her degree in research and development – striving to care for animals and provide food for the population of the future. While in college, Kate has been active in Collegiate FFA, Block & Bridle Club, as well as participating in a four-day Academic Quadrathlon competition in Omaha in March 2019. Best wishes for your last year of college Kate! 

Molly Moffett
Molly is a 2019 graduate of Hillsdale High School and the daughter of Steve and Becky Moffett. Molly will be attending Wilmington College in the fall and majoring in agricultural communication and minoring in animal science. Throughout her time at Hillsdale, Molly has participated in softball, soccer, Student Council, FCA, and FFA. Molly was awarded the 2019 Outstanding FFA member this spring and currently works part-time at the Lahmers Dairy Farm and Mills Dairy Farm. Molly hopes to eventually have an ag-based career along with a farm of her own. Good luck starting this next chapter Molly! 

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Mandy Way

Way Farms

Farm Labor Resources
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Leadership development
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
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Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

Young Ag Professionals program
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
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Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

Growing our Generation
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
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Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

Groovy Plants Ranch
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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