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Richland County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Richland County Farm Bureau Scholarship.

Cailey Fairchild is the daughter of Nick and Heather Fairchild. She is a recent graduate of Shelby High School, where she was involved in FFA and Student Council. Fairchild is also an active member of the St. Mary’s Youth Group, 4-H and the Richland County Fair. She has served on the Richland County Junior Fair Board and is a 4-H Camp counselor. In the fall she plans to attend Wilmington College majoring in agricultural business.

Dawson Staley is the son of Adam and Kelly Staley. He is a recent graduate of Clear Fork High School, where he was involved in FFA serving as the reporter, vice president and president of his chapter. Staley shows lambs at the national level and hopes to continue working in the livestock industry teaching youth members. Staley is also the owner of a small business as a welder and plans to one day expand his business employing younger individuals looking to get into the welding trade. In the fall he plans to attend Southeast Lineman Training Center to become a power lineman.

Jack Stover is the son of Michael and Kimberly Stover. He is a recent graduate of Shelby High School, where he was involved in FFA. During his time in FFA, Stover served as the sentinel, treasurer and president. Stover is also active in 4-H and the Richland County Fair. He has served as the Rusty Riders 4-H Club treasurer and is a 4-H Camp counselor. He has also participated in other community events by helping to put on the Richland County Mock Crash to bring awareness to drunk and distracted driving. In the fall he plans to attend Ohio State ATI majoring in agricultural business.

Three $500 scholarships were awarded to support the further education of Richland County High School graduates. Congratulations to the recipients; the Richland County Farm Bureau wishes you the best of luck this fall!