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OREGON – Jacob Stukenberg of
Byron is a recipient of the 2008 “At The Heart Of A Growing
America” scholarship from 1st Farm Credit
Services, according to vice president Mike
Anderson.
Stukenberg, a senior at
Byron High School, is the son of Randy and Susan Stukenberg.
He has been involved in the FFA and 4-H for several years.
In addition to playing on the varsity soccer team,
Stukenberg is a member of the National Honor Society and the
swim team.
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 Anderson, who serves Ogle county. “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,” Anderson 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, Stukenberg
plans to attend the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
to pursue a degree in agricultural and biological
engineering. He hopes to be able to develop and research
alternative energy sources derived from agricultural
products, by-products and natural sources.
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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