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Trumbull County Farm Bureau would like to honor our 2024 scholarship recipients.
Milenka Moody is the daughter of Terry and Richard Moody and the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship. She is a 2023 graduate of Jefferson High School and is currently attending the University of Findlay, with a double major in animal science and pre-veterinary medicine and a minor in chemistry. Milenka is currently a member of multiple organizations on campus such as the Pre-Vet Club, Block and Bridle, and Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter. After graduation, she plans to continue her education to earn a doctorate in veterinary medicine to work in large animal medicine to provide affordable and timely care to the community.
Zachary Meyer is the son of Barbara and William Meyer and is receiving a $500 scholarship. He is a 2019 LaBrae High School graduate and is planning to attend The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Zachary has been involved in multiple community food distribution services such as Findlay City Mission and has participated in the planning committee for the Food Animal Medicine Student Symposium. He has worked as a veterinary assistant for Countryside Veterinary Service from 2020-2024 and at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in 2023. Zachary plans on working as a veterinarian in large animal medicine to assist and collaborate with farmers to maximize their farm’s capabilities.
Carlie Easterday is the daughter of Emily Shoenberger and Jeremie Easterday and the recipient of a $250 scholarship. She is a 2024 graduate of Trumbull Career and Technical Center and plans to attend Kent State University, majoring in sports medicine. Carlie volunteers with the Champion Youth Basketball program, NTHS assisting teachers creates donations, and crochets hand towels for the elderly on her own. Carlie intends to complete her education at Kent State University and continue her education to become a medical doctor practicing orthopedic surgery.
Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
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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