Strolling the fields for treasures, clarity
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We are excited to offer two scholarship programs for 2026: Trumbull County Farm Bureau Scholarship and John Wallace & James Wallace Douglas Scholarship. Please see the details for each program below.
Trumbull County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Offering scholarship opportunities to students admitted to a two- or four-year institution of higher learning.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant’s parent/step-parent/legal guardian and/or themselves must be current Trumbull County Farm Bureau members at the time of application and at payout.
- Applicants must prove enrollment in a 2- or 4-year degree program and can apply for an undergraduate degree only.
- Applicants must be considered full-time students by his/her college, university or technical school.
- Applicants may reapply yearly for the scholarship but are limited to two (2) Trumbull County Farm Bureau scholarships.
- The recipients and/or a representative must attend the county Farm Bureau annual meeting in the fall.
The amount is determined by the number of acceptable qualifying applications. No handwritten forms will be accepted. All applications must be submitted online.
Apply by 11:59 PM on March 15, 2026.
Full details available here.
John Wallace and James Wallace Douglas Scholarship
This scholarship provides support to deserving individuals, opening the door to education by removing the financial barriers that may keep someone from pursuing a career in agriculture or related fields and/or obtaining the training needed to grow their skillset within the agricultural workforce.
Applicant Eligibility
- Applicant must be a resident of Trumbull County, Ohio.
- Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of Trumbull County Farm Bureau.
- Applicant must be a junior or senior currently enrolled in a post-secondary college or university in the United States seeking a degree in agriculture, food science, or a related field.
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Application deadline is March 31, 2026
Questions? Contact the Trumbull County Farm Bureau office at 440.426.2195 or email us at [email protected].
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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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