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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS EACH EARNED $1,500 TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION Farm Credit East congratulates our 32 scholarship winners, all aspiring to make a difference in their agricultural communities. This year students earned a collective $49,500 in scholarships to help them on their way to becoming the Northeast’s future leaders. Our scholarship supports students with a diversity of agricultural career aspirations and farm backgrounds from across our seven-state territory. Congratulations to these deserving students and best wishes for a successful educational experience. CONNECTICUT
M A R G A R E T B R A DY
MAR I E LLE PE LLETI E R
Easton, Conn.
Industry, Maine
ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE MAJOR: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION CAREER PATH: BOVINE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION TECHNICIAN & GENETIC SPECIALIST
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE & SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
Already certified in artificial insemination, Margaret plans to continue her education to pursue a career in bovine genetics to assist the beef and dairy industries.
L I N D S AY M E Y E R S Southbury, Conn. THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE MAJOR: PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE CAREER PATH: LARGE OR SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
Lindsay hopes to expand her knowledge in genetics and animal reproduction to protect the safe practice and integrity of breeding standards as a veterinarian in the future.
A N K IT KU M A R S I N G H Tolland, Conn. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MAJOR: NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: AGRI-BUSINESS & CONSULTING
Ankit plans to use his knowledge of mechanical and environmental engineering to further research hydroponics in conjunction with his consulting experience to help farmers implement sustainable farming practices. MAINE
AMBER FERRIS Peru, Maine
Working on the farm for as long as she can remember, Marielle learned her passion for animals. She plans to own a veterinary practice in the future.
ANNA ROBINSON Presque Isle, Maine UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MAJOR: ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
Anna’s lifelong interest in livestock led her to pursue a degree in veterinary science. She plans to attend graduate school to further her education after graduation.
C I E R R A WAT E R S Bradford, Maine HUSSON UNIVERSITY MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAREER PATH: AGRI-BUSINESS
Cierra aims to use her farm and 4-H background along with her degree to pursue a career helping farms in need of assistance.
N OAH WH ITE Washburn, Maine UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT PRESQUE ISLE MAJOR: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CAREER PATH: FARM MANAGER/OWNER
After graduation, Noah plans to apply the knowledge he’s gained to take over his family’s third-generation farm business in the future.
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MAJOR: ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE & SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
After graduation, Amber plans to apply to a graduate veterinarian program, focusing on large animals such as dairy cattle and horses, as well as small companion animals.
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