Planting Seeds of Success for California's Next Ag Generation
Forty-six California students with dreams of farming, ranching, and ag careers just got a big boost—$251,250 in scholarships from the California Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation.
Awarded based on academics, leadership, and career goals, these scholarships help grow the next generation of ag leaders. “Our agricultural future depends on young people who are passionate about farming, ranching and contributing to rural communities,” said California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.
Among the recipients: Lassen County’s Katelyn Kirack and Tyler DeiRossi Wood, who received Curt and Joan Moran Scholarships for those heading into agriculture or trades like welding and diesel mechanics. Dinuba’s Elizabeth Quintero-Rubio, planning a career in ag law, earned the Carolyn S. Richardson Memorial Award.
The majority of awards went to students pursuing livestock and rangeland careers through the Rustici Scholarship—supporting 43 future leaders in beef, sheep, and range management with $3,000 to $6,000 apiece.
Since 1955, the foundation has awarded over $4.4 million to ag students across the state. Learn more at CFBF.com.
