Highland County Farm Bureau hosts 2025 Policy Development Meeting
The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
Read MoreEvaluation of the applicants will be based on academic achievement, school /community activities and demonstration of leadership.
Highland County Farm Bureau has funds available to provide one (1) $1,000 scholarship and two (2) $500 scholarships to the top candidates who are either graduating from high school in 2025 or are currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college or technical school, with a major in an agriculture-related field.
Parents (or applicant) must be a member of Highland County Farm Bureau. Applicant must answer the questions completely and the application must be completed by the applicant. Evaluation of the applicants will be based on academic achievement, school /community activities and demonstration of leadership.
Applications can be obtained through local high schools’ guidance counselor’s offices. To obtain a scholarship, applicants must send a completed application, a copy of their high school transcript and a wallet-size photo to the Highland County Farm Bureau, PO Box 288, Georgetown, OH 45121. All applications must be received by 4 p.m., March 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Highland County Farm Bureau office at 937-378-2212. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
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Read MoreTheir efforts ensure that the voices of local farmers are heard on key issues impacting agriculture and rural communities.
Read MoreThe evening provided an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our volunteer board trustees, whose efforts are essential to the success of the Farm Bureau year-round.
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Read MoreEvaluation of the applicants will be based on academic achievement, school /community activities and demonstration of leadership.
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