2026 Franklin County Scholarship Recipients

2026 Franklin County Scholarship Recipients

We are thrilled to highlight the exceptional achievements of our 2026 Franklin County Farm Bureau scholarship recipients.

Job Opening: County Office Administrator

Please submit a resume to [email protected] by 9 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2026.

Membership Appreciation Day

Join us June 21 for a fun-filled afternoon at Huntington Park as our local Columbus Clippers take on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

McCoy selected for Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER elite training program

Kolesen McCoy of Columbus is one of 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute.

Mensing selected for Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER elite training program

Micah Mensing of Westerville is one of 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute.

Fisher selected for Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER elite training program

Elizabeth Fisher of Columbus is one of 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute.

Callicoat selected for Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER elite training program

Evan Callicoat of Columbus is one of 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute.

Franklin County Farm Bureau scholarship application open

Franklin County Farm Bureau is an organization that works to support Ohio’s food and farm community. Part of that mission…

2026 Winter Breakfast Series: Registration Open

Meetings take place Jan. 30, Feb. 27 and March 27 at Der Dutchman and feature presentations designed to provide valuable insights and actionable information.

Hamilton named Ohio Farm Bureau organization director

Arica Hamilton of Eaton has been named organization director for Ohio Farm Bureau and will serve members in Delaware, Franklin, Madison and Union counties.

	Bradley Thomas Wisard graduated from Worthington Kilbourne High School in 2022 and is currently entering his final year at the University of Cincinnati. He is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering technology with a minor in materials science.
	Miles Moir is a 2026 graduate of Dublin Scioto High School. He is a 10-year member of the Shooting Stars 4-H Club and shows market rabbits at the Franklin County Fair. Miles will attend Kent State University in the fall, majoring in architecture.
	Malachi Artrip is a 2026 graduate of Hilliard Bradley High School. He enjoys 3D printing and running. He also works for two farmers in the Hilliard area, participates in 4-H, and helps with the Franklin County Junior Fair Board, where he is currently the Vice President. In the fall, he will attend Iowa State University to study agricultural engineering, specializing in vehicle systems.
	Elayna Foor graduated from Bloom-Carroll High School in 2022. She recently graduated from Miami University and will be an incoming first-year osteopathic medical student at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine this fall. She is excited for this next step in her journey. She plans to participate in extracurricular and community efforts throughout her medical education. Her family’s agricultural roots are a point of pride for Elayna, and she wishes to honor this legacy through community service as a physician.
	Nicholas Neville is a 2026 graduate of Olentangy High School. He has been involved in the FFA and 4-H organizations for several years, which has fueled his growth as a leader. He proudly serves as a board member of the Delaware County Farm Bureau. His goal is to support farmers as a diesel mechanic, repairing and maintaining their farm equipment. He will attend The Ohio State University Ag Technical Institute in the fall. He plans to major in Agricultural Systems Management and minor in Agricultural Business.
	Natalie Tolliver graduated from Grove City High School in 2023. Since then, she has been attending Ohio University, majoring in marketing and business analytics, and minoring in advertising and public relations. Being raised in 4-H, she was always around the Farm Bureau’s mission and values. She has learned responsibility and more about sewing, agriculture, and nature. She created sustainable farms in small spaces using vertical farming techniques. Natalie wants to ensure that agriculture and families are supported, education and awareness are present, the next generation of leaders is uplifted, and local rural communities are strengthened.
	Caitlin Krebs graduated from Central Crossing High School in 2023. She is a junior at Ohio Dominican University, continuing her studies in primary education and intervention specialists. Building on her strong academic record and years of involvement in 4‑H, she remains dedicated to promoting agricultural literacy in her community. Caitlin volunteers annually at the Franklin County Fair, supporting youth exhibitors and helping the public engage with agriculture. She plans to blend her teaching career with her agricultural background by incorporating hands‑on ag projects into her future classroom and by mentoring the next generation of 4‑H members. Her goal is to inspire students through real‑world learning experiences that connect animals, agriculture, and education.
	Lauren Niccum is a rising sophomore at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Last fall, she capped off her FFA and 4-H careers with individual placements in the National FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event and in the Eastern National 4-H Round-Up Hippology Contest at NAILE. She has continued her involvement in 4-H by volunteering for the Illinois 4-H Horse educational contests and by teaching showmanship to members of the K-9 Wonder Dogs 4-H Club during the summer. As a first-year student, Lauren made the Dean’s List, joined the Dairy Club, worked part time at the University of Illinois Dairy Cattle Research Unit, and recently began serving as an undergraduate research assistant in the Reproductive Biology & Tissue Engineering Lab. Her plans for next year include competing on the Illini Dairy Judging Team and sharing her passion for equine science with other students as an undergraduate teaching assistant.
	Jute Marihugh is a 2026 graduate of Hilliard Davidson High School. In high school, he was dedicated to both academics and athletics. He was a four-year varsity wrestler with over 100 career wins, a district placer, and a state alternate. He earned 10 scholar-athlete awards, was a member of the National Honor Society, and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. He was a five-year member of the Serendipity 4-H Club, where he earned Outstanding Market Exhibitor (Market Rabbits) and received State Fair Honorable Mention honors for his self-guided projects in two separate years. Jute was also a co-founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Hilliard Davidson High School. He is a member of the student leadership team for his youth group at Northwest Chapel. In addition, he has been a six-year volunteer with the Hilliard Baseball Association’s Buddy Ball program. He will attend Oklahoma State University in the fall to study agribusiness economics.

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