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Trumbull County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that the 2025 New Farmer Expansion Grant has been awarded to Julianne McCormick of Burghill.
McCormick has deep roots in agriculture—growing up helping on her grandparents’ dairy farm, spending 10 years as a 4-H dairy member, and continuing her passion through a career as a full-time herdsman. In recent years, she has taken steps to build her own operation, developing a small but high-genetic-quality registered Jersey herd under the Lavender Ridge prefix, along with a growing beef herd operated with her husband.
With a clear vision for growth, McCormick plans to expand her Jersey herd and focus on marketing her genetics to a broader audience. She is also exploring opportunities in the niche A2 dairy market and hopes to grow their locally raised beef business to better serve local consumers. As her husband’s family nears retirement, they plan to take over and expand that dairy and crop operation as well.
The $1,500 New Farmer Expansion Grant will help support her next steps by funding continued education through industry seminars, expanding marketing efforts, and investing in equipment and cattle housing as their herd grows. Her goal is to not only grow her business but also build strong professional connections and contribute meaningfully to the agricultural community.
This grant was made possible thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor who believes in supporting the next generation of farmers. Trumbull County Farm Bureau is deeply grateful for their contribution and the opportunity it provides for beginning farmers like Julie McCormick to take meaningful steps toward a strong and sustainable future in agriculture.
Please join us in congratulating Julianne McCormick on this well-deserved recognition!
Photo caption: Pictured Left to right: Marsha Stanhope, Trumbull County Farm Bureau president; Julie McCormick, recipient; and Callae Moody, Trumbull County Young Ag Professionals Action Team Leader.
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