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Ashtabua County Farm Bureau recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the agriculture industry and is committed to investing in their education.
The Ashtabula County Farm Bureau would like to honor our 2023 scholarship recipients.
Matthew Mazzaro receives $1,000. Matthew is the son of Charity and Thomas Mazzaro. He is a 2023 Pymatuning Valley High School graduate and is planning to attend West Virginia University, majoring in agricultural systems management. He also attended Kent State University while in high school and completed 12 hours of coursework. He has serviced his community in many ways including assisting the Ashtabula County Agricultural Society, Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club, participated in the Polar Bear Plunge, 4-H activities, National FFA Week, livestock judging events, teachers’ breakfast, citrus fundraisers, county fair booths, career days, homecoming float committee, Ashtabula County Ag Day, and toy drives. Matthew sees a strong value in reaching members and the involvement of younger members and their parents in Ohio Farm Bureau’s future.
Tyler Britton receives $750. Tyler is the son of Valerie Britton and Timothy Brown. He is a 2023 graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School where he played football, was on the Baseball-All Conference team, All-Academic Team Basketball-First team, ran All County, belonged to FFA, and participated in the Polar Bear Plunge, Staff Breakfast, and Ashtabula County Ag Day. Tyler has helped on his family farm and with their tile business for as long as he can remember. Tyler’s future plans are to attend Marietta College and play basketball. Once he earns his degree he plans to return home to his family’s farm.
David Fleck receives $250. David is the son of Julie and Douglas Fleck. He is a 2021 graduate of Jefferson Area High School and attends Case Western Reserve University, majoring in aerospace and mechanical engineering. He has helped his community by placing flags in the Dorset Cemetery for Memorial Day, participating in NHS, as well as donating his time to various other community service activities. David works on his family’s farm, interned at Aqua Doc in 2022, and is a Dean’s High Honors List member.
Congratulations to you all and best of luck in your future endeavors!
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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