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MACOMB – Katie Lea Chaffin
of Ipava and Kari Jo Kelso of Macomb are recipients of the
2008 “At The Heart Of A Growing America” scholarship from 1st
Farm Credit Services, according to vice presidents Rich
Brown and Garry Ackers.
Chaffin, a senior at V.I.T.
High School, is the daughter of Michael and Cindy Chaffin.
She has been active in 4-H and FFA for several years, with a
focus on horses. She has also been involved with the student
council and her church
Kelso, a senior at Macomb
High School, is the daughter of Clarke and Deborah Kelso.
She has been active in FFA on a local, state and national
level. She has also served on the high school student
council and is a member of the National Honor Society.
They are 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 Brown. “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,” Ackers 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, Chaffin plans
to attend Black Hawk Community College to pursue a degree in
Equine Science Riding Therapy. She hopes to one day own and
operate a horse riding and boarding stables, featuring
riding therapy programs.
Kelso plans to attend
Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in animal
science. She hopes to become a veterinarian.
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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