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PRINCETON
– Reece Pierson of Walnut is a recipient of the 2008 “At The
Heart Of A Growing America” scholarship from 1st
Farm Credit Services, according to vice president Joe Vogel.
Pierson, a senior at Bureau
Valley High School, is the son of Ron and Cari Pierson. He
has been involved in 4-H and FFA for many years. In addition
to being the captain of the basketball team, he is a member
of the National Honor Society.
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
Vogel,
serves Bureau and Putnam 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,”
Vogel
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, Pierson plans
to attend the University of Illinois to pursue a degree in
farm management. He hopes to return to the family farm after
graduation.
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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