FFA students from Dublin High School will advance to the National FFA competition in Indianapolis, Indiana, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
The Future Farmer of America program, led by Ag Science Teacher Sophie Hayhurst, will receive a $2,000 check from AgTexas Farm Credit Services on Friday, Oct. 17, to help cover travel expenses for the students who will attend and compete.
The FFA program comprises students whose activities include meat judging, wildlife management, veterinary science, public speaking, social media management, leadership development, community service, and raising animals for local and regional junior livestock shows.
“We are honored to support these students who are making smart choices in how to invest their time,” says Kayla Robinson, CEO of AgTexas Farm Credit, who was an FFA member during her teen years.
She adds, “We appreciate the leadership of Sophie Hayhurst, whose students have advanced to national competition, and we are pleased to provide these $2,000 checks to help defray some of the students’ travel costs.”
AgTexas has honored outstanding FFA and 4-H students in the 43 counties it serves for the past 11 years through its AgYouth of the Month Program, which has now funded over $190,000 for graduating high school students and graduate students.
Students may apply for the $1,000 scholarships through noon on October 24 by visiting their local AgTexas office or online at https:// agtexas.com/what-we-do/ ag-youth/ According to Robinson, “providing recognition and scholarships for outstanding students interested in agriculture is one of the most effective ways to encourage our best and brightest youths to join our mission of helping feed and clothe the world.”
About AgTexas Farm Credit Services: AgTexas is a rural lending cooperative, providing financing for real estate and operating capital, as well as insurance, leasing, and cash management services for the Ag industry since 1934.
Today, AgTexas serves approximately 3,500 members in 43 counties through 11 offices, including Burleson, Hillsboro, and Stephenville. In Central Texas, AgTexas serves the following counties: Brown, Comanche, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Hamilton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Navarro, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise.
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