Warren County scholarship recipients

Congratulations to the 2024 Warren County Farm Bureau Scholarship recipients.

Kale Shaffer has been named the recipient of the 2024 Fred Pursley Scholarship. Shaffer is a student at Wilmington College, majoring in agronomy. He has a passion for the agricultural industry. Shaffer said, “I believe that agriculture will play a huge part in my life. It is what I have known since I was little, and now what I am pursuing as a young adult. It is what I want to work in and be a part of for the rest of my life.” Shaffer plans to graduate from college and join the workforce in the agricultural field. While working, he would like to help his dad on their family farm. His goal is to expand and grow the farm alongside his brothers.

Kelsey Buchert, Karrigan Kahrs, Emma Schatzel, and Logan Heitzman are also recipients of Warren County Farm Bureau Scholarships.

Kelsey Buchert is a student at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing with a focus on emergency and trauma medicine, community and mental health.

Karrigan Kahrs will be attending The Ohio State University, studying animal sciences. Kahrs hopes to attend veterinary school or work in the agricultural field.

Emma Schatzel is a student at The Ohio State University, studying early childhood education.

Logan Heitzman is attending The Ohio State University, pursuing a bachelor of applied sciences. After graduation, Heitzman plans to pursue a career in precision agriculture with a focus on data and analytics. He also aims to become well-versed in the use of drone applications for fertilizers, helping farmers use drone software to monitor crops and livestock herds, and optimizing field management.

Warren County Farm Bureau is proud to support the youth of Warren County and their advancement in education. Congratulations to all the recipients!

New and beginning farmers
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

New and beginning farmers
Growing Tomorrow Grant
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
Giving farmers a voice
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
Select Partner Program
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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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
Advocacy
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

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