Please join Lorain County Farm Bureau in congratulating each of these hard working individuals on their scholarship awards. Each applicant went through a committee-reviewed application process, and we are proud to announce there are four winners this year: two for the Al DiVencenzo Memorial Scholarship and two for the Continuing Education Scholarship. 

Al DiVencenzo Memorial Scholarship

Kayla Linden Kayla Linden  is a 2025 Elyria Catholic High School graduate who is currently attending The Ohio State University – Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, pursuing a degree in agricultural communications. Linden was awarded $1,000 from Lorain County Farm Bureau for her education.
Lydia Schlechter Lydia Schlechter is a 2025 Firelands High School graduate who is currently attending The Ohio State University in Mansfield, pursuing a degree in biochemistry currently but will be moving towards a degree in molecular genetics. Schlechter was awarded $1,000 from Lorain County Farm Bureau for her education.

 

Continuing Education Scholarship

Dowdell Adele Dowdell is a 2025 Saint Paul High School graduate who is currently attending the University of Findlay, pursuing a degree on the pre-vet track with a minor in chemistry and biology. Dowdell was awarded $1,000 from the Lorain County Farm Bureau for her education.
Emma Lewis Emma Lewis is a 2025 Keystone High School graduate who is currently attending The Ohio State University – Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, pursuing a degree in agricultural business and agricultural communications. Lewis was awarded $1,000 from Lorain County Farm Bureau for her education.

 

New and beginning farmers
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

New and beginning farmers
Growing Tomorrow Grant
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
Giving farmers a voice
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

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
Select Partner Program
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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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
Advocacy
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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