Lawrence County Farm Bureau awards teacher scholarships

Lawrence County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Lawrence County OSU Extension, is excited to announce the recipients of this year’s Farm Bureau Impact Fund Teacher Scholarship! This annual opportunity invites elementary teachers (K–5) from across the county to apply for one of two $250 scholarships to support creative and engaging agriculture-based experiences in their classrooms.

The 2025 scholarship winners are:

Cassidy Campbell – Rock Hill Elementary
Campbell’s project, “The Life Cycle of a Chick,” will bring hands-on science to her first grade classroom. Students will incubate chicken eggs, observe each stage of development, and experience the wonder of life firsthand—all while learning about biology, agriculture and responsibility.

Becky McClelland – Chesapeake Elementary
McClelland’s project, “A Fruitful Garden,” will expand her school’s garden with the addition of fruit trees. Students will help plant, care for, and eventually harvest fruit—turning their garden into a sustainable source of food and creativity, from classroom snacks to homemade recipes.

These scholarships are funded by proceeds from the Farm to Fork Dinner, a community event hosted each fall by the Lawrence County Farm Bureau and OSU Extension. Thank you to all who attend and support this effort—your contributions directly enhance agricultural education locally in our schools.

Congratulations to our incredible educators! We can’t wait to see these projects grow—literally and figuratively!

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