Trumbull County Farm Bureau recognizes the importance of developing future leaders in the agriculture industry and is committed to investing in their education.

We are proud to announce our 2026 scholarship recipients.

Sydney Morrison receives $1,000. Sydney is the daughter of John and Megan Morrison of Williamsfield. She is a 2024 graduate of Pymatuning Valley High School and is currently attending Ohio State ATI at CFAES Wooster, where she is majoring in agricultural science education. Sydney and her family show steers and lambs for 4-H and FFA.  She is a member of the Ohio FFA Pre-Service Teacher and Hoof-n-Hide Club. Sydney plans on teaching agriculture so she can educate our youth on the incredible opportunities agriculture has to offer.

Sophia Sutton receives $750. Sophia is the daughter of Jerad and Amy Sutton of Farmdale. She is a 2026 graduate of Badger High School, where she was very active in clubs and sports. Sophia helps on her families maple operation, Sutton’s Maple. Sophia is planning to attend Kent State University or The Ohio State University to pursue a degree in nursing and hopes to use her compassion, leadership, and rural values to care for and uplift her future patients and communities.

Vada Allen receives $500. Vada is the daughter of James and Denise Allen of Leavittsburg. She is a 2025 graduate of LaBrae High School and is currently attending Penn State-New Kensington where she is a member of the volleyball Team, X-Ray Club, and Global Leadership. Vada grew up on a poultry farm, where they also raise Hereford cattle. Vada is majoring in radiologic technology and hopes to use her degree to provide X-ray services for animals and livestock. 

Carter Kibler receives $500. Carter is the son of Garry Kibler and Toni Janosko of Warren. He is a 2026 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and plans to attend the University of Mount Union. Carter is the 5th generation on their family’s dairy farm. He was a member of the Trumbull County Dairy Judging Team, on the swim team, and played soccer.  Carter plans to own his own dairy show herd in the future.

Congratulations to you all, and the best of luck in your future endeavors.

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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Matt Aultman

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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

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Gretchan Francis

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Hannah Kiser

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Chad Ruhl

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Mary Smallsreed

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