scholarship winners

Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau is proud to officially announce our 2026 Betty Hansen Memorial Scholarship winners! The recipients are Soda Kiser and Stosh Skoczen. Each scholarship recipient went through an application process and committee review to qualify. Please join Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau in congratulating each of these hard working students!

Betty Hansen Memorial Ag Related Recipient

Soda Kiser
Soda Kiser
 Soda Kiser is a 2025 Valley Forge High School graduate who is currently attending the University of Findlay, pursuing a degree in the animal sciences industry. Kiser has been awarded $1,000 from the Betty Hansen Memorial Scholarship for his college education.

 

Betty Hansen Memorial General Recipient

Stosh Skoczen
Stosh Skoczen
 Stosh Skoczen is a 2025 Cuyahoga Heights High School graduate who will be attending Ohio University in the fall, pursuing a degree in meteorology. Skoczen has been awarded $1,000 from the Betty Hansen Memorial Scholarship for his college education.

 

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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.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

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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

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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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Hannah Kiser

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Chad Ruhl

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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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