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Delaware County Farm Bureau has selected three deserving scholarship recipients based on superb academic performance, agricultural involvement and more. 

Abigail Facemyer- Abigail would like to express her sincere appreciation for the organization’s support of her academics. Growing up, she was involved in the Market Beef Program in 4-H. She showed numerous steers and feeders at both the Delaware County Fair and the Hartford Fair. These experiences truly shaped her, as she strived to work hard and support those around her. This spring, she received her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences with a Bible minor at Cedarville University where she will be continuing her education to obtain a doctorate of pharmacy degree. Her passion for pharmacy involves promoting appropriate medication counseling, adherence, and safety for the care of patients. Currently, she is employed at Kroger as a student pharmacist where she has the opportunity to apply the knowledge that she is learning in the classroom.

Noah Hildebrand- Noah Hildebrand lives with his family in northeastern Delaware County.  As a long-time member of the Won by One 4-H Club, he has raised fancy and market poultry for many years.  Noah was home-schooled and also completed the welding and sheet metal fabrication program at the Delaware Area Career Center. He plans to continue his education at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology and eventually have a career in the welding field. 

Audrey Justice- Audrey is currently a junior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where she is pursuing a bachelor of science in global conflict studies with minors in Arabic, Spanish, and homeland security. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, she is involved in the Student Court and is a member of the National Security Student Association. In the future, she hopes to work in the field of counterterrorism and intelligence. Before attending university, she grew up on a farm in Sunbury with her family. On their farm, they raise corn, soybeans, and wheat as well as raise show cattle. She attended school in the Big Walnut Local School District and graduated in 2021. Audrey showed Angus and Simmental breeding heifers through 4-H at regional, state, and local fairs throughout her entire eligibility. Audrey remains a member of the American and Ohio Simmental Association and the American and Ohio Angus Association.