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BOURBONNAIS –
Mark Heisner of Beecher is a
recipient of the 2008 “At The Heart Of A Growing America”
scholarship from 1st Farm Credit Services,
according to vice president Rick Reutter.
Heisner, a senior at Peotone
High School, is the son of Calvin and Helen Heisner. He has
been involved in FFA on a local, state and national level.
He has also being involved with his church and youth group
activities.
He is among 23 students who live in the areas covered by 1st
Farm Credit Services receiving the $1,000 scholarship. The
scholarship supports students who will attend a university,
college or community college to pursue an agriculture or
agriculture-related degree.
“The recipients of this prestigious scholarship will play an
important role in the future of rural America and
agriculture,” said Reutter, who serves Kankakee and Will
counties. “Their commitment to agriculture is evident in
their past experiences and goals for the future.”
“This program is just one way our association can invest in
the future of agriculture, by encouraging and helping the
young farmers and people who want to have a career in
agriculture and rural communities,” Reutter said.
Recipients were selected from a pool of 120 applicants based
on their future commitment to rural America, academic
achievement, community activities and agriculture
involvement. An independent panel of leaders in farming,
agribusiness, youth and education judged the applications.
A banquet and formal presentation of the scholarships will
be hosted by 1st Farm Credit Services for the
students and parents in June.
In the fall, Heisner plans to
attend Joliet Junior College to study agriculture
production. After graduation, he hopes to continue working
on the family farm and expand the operation.
1st
Farm Credit Services leads the industry in farm real estate
loans, and provides various services such as crop insurance,
loan and lease options, as well as agricultural real estate
appraisals. The cooperative serves 42 counties in the
northern half of Illinois through its 20 local offices.
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