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Evan Moran is currently enrolled at Hocking College, where he is double-majoring in Business Management and Entrepreneurship, as well as Heavy Equipment Management. Over the past year, he has taken many classes, including marketing, sales, and welding. He has also received his Class A CDL. 

This past summer, he focused on operating, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment. He applied those skills while working with the Hocking College Grounds Crew. In the spring of 2027, he will graduate with two degrees and plans to pursue a career in heavy equipment sales.

He has volunteered at the London HELP House, the Farm Science Review, Becks Hybrid, Camp Nuhop, and the Brendan Shea campaign. He enjoys extracurricular activities such as fishing, wakeboarding, hunting, golfing, trap shooting, automotive engineering, restorations, and modifications.

Hailey Ballah is a 2026 graduate from London High School. She is an active member of the London FFA, having served as reporter, treasurer, and most recently, president. She also played on the Girls Golf Varsity Team for three years. Hailey has been an active 4-H member, showing lambs, rabbits, donkeys, a variety of poultry, and special-interest projects, including archery, at the Madison County Fair.

She plans to attend Hocking College this fall and major in Wildlife Management. Her goal is to become a certified Wildlife Data Analyst. She is grateful to Madison County Farm Bureau for this opportunity and for supporting her future endeavors.

Melody Maxwell is a 2026 graduate of Madison-Plains High School. She will attend the University of Kentucky in the fall to major in Human Health Sciences on a pre-med track.

She served and led multiple organizations at her school and in her community during high school. Her favorite was FFA, and she loved serving as a chapter assistant officer, reporter, and, most recently, president. Melody didn’t come from an agricultural background, but quickly found her love for the industry as she immersed herself in her ag classes and became involved in FFA.

Kali Kimbler is a 2026 graduate of Madison Plains High School who finished in the top 10 of her class and graduated with honors. She has a strong passion for agriculture and the livestock industry. Kali has shown livestock at the county, state, and national levels, traveling across the country to compete and represent her community. In addition to showing livestock, Kali provides mentoring and showmanship lessons to youth exhibitors across Ohio, helping the next generation develop their skills, confidence, and passion for the livestock industry. These experiences have helped shape her strong work ethic, leadership abilities, and dedication to agriculture.

This fall, Kali will attend the University of Kentucky, where she plans to double major in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics while pursuing a pre-veterinary track. Her goal is to combine her love for livestock with her passion for animal health and agriculture, ultimately building a career that serves both animals and the agricultural community. Kali is honored to be selected as a scholarship recipient and is grateful for the support of her family, mentors, and community throughout her journey.