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Scholarship Recipients
MEET OUR 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
MARGARET BRADY
Easton, Conn.
ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE MAJOR: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION CAREER PATH: BOVINE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION TECHNICIAN & GENETIC SPECIALIST
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.
LINDSAY MEYERS
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.
ANKIT KUMAR SINGH
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
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MAJOR: ANIMAL & VETERINARY SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE & SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
MARIELLE PELLETIER
Industry, Maine
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE & SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
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.
CIERRA WATERS
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.
NOAH WHITE 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.
BRIAN CURLEY
Ipswich, Mass.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS – AMHERST MAJOR: SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURE CAREER PATH: GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT After graduation, Brian plans to either work in the commercial greenhouse business or become an agricultural educator for high school students.
COLIN KADIS Newton, Mass.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: DAIRY FARM MANAGER
Having worked on dairy farms in multiple states and Ireland, Colin plans to continue his career in the dairy industry after graduation, with his goal to become a large, progressive herd manager.
NEW HAMPSH IRE
MORGAN MACMILLAN
Hollis, NH
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT MAJOR: SUSTAINABLE PLANT & SOIL SYSTEMS CAREER PATH: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Morgan hopes to apply her education and hands-on experience in greenhouse and nursery production, as well as her volunteer experience to a career in sustainable agriculture.
NEW JERSEY
ZOE LOCKBURNER
Newton, NJ
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES CAREER PATH: CROP CONSULTANT Living on a fourth-generation dairy farm inspired Zoe to pursue a degree in horticulture. She aims to support farmers as a crop consultant.
JACELYN RUDDEROW
Pedricktown, NJ
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY MAJOR: BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING CAREER PATH: FOOD ENGINEERING
Jacelyn hopes to use her degree to help resolve issues on food production lines, lowering the risk for allergic reaction due to cross contamination.
EAMONN WALTON
Medford, NJ
DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: DAIRY FARM MANAGER/OWNER
Working on his uncle’s dairy farm in Ireland inspired Eamonn’s pursuit to own a diversified organic dairy farm after graduation.
MADISON BENTLEY
Athens, NY
PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE MAJOR: FORESTRY CAREER PATH: FORESTRY TECHNICIAN Madison attributes his passion for forestry to his grandfather and uncle. He hopes to pursue a career in forestry, possibly starting his own business after graduation.
JESSE BRAUN
Lisbon, NY
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MAJOR: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & COMPUTER SCIENCE CAREER PATH: ENVIRONMENTAL/AGRICULTURAL LAW
Jesse plans to attend law school after graduation to become wellversed in environmental law and its relation to agriculture to facilitate conversations between agricultural and environmental groups.
REBECCA COLGAN
Auburn, NY
SUNY COBLESKILL MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES CAREER PATH: AGRI-BUSINESS AND CONSULTING
Rebecca plans to use her agricultural sciences degree to become a dairy herd manager. After gaining sufficient experience, she would also like to have a career in farm consulting.
MORGAN DEPUE
Hamburg, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
With a degree in veterinary medicine, Morgan plans to treat large animals and boost farm efficiency, providing herd health and nutrition for dairy farms.
PEYTON FONTAINE
Strykersville, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: AGRICULTURE SCIENCES CAREER PATH: AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Peyton wants to help shape the future of the ag industry by inspiring the youth of today and tomorrow to be involved in and support agriculture.
HANNAH-ROSE FOOTE
Richmondville, NY
SUNY COBLESKILL MAJOR: AGRI-BUSINESS CAREER PATH: AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Hannah-Rose hopes to use her degree to become an agricultural educator, to expand middle- and high-school students interests and knowledge of agriculture.
EMMA GENDRON
Willet, NY
SUNY COBLESKILL MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARIAN
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE MAJOR: CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREER PATH: FARM MANAGER/OWNER OR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER
Elijah is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, pursuing an engineering degree. After graduation, he will apply the knowledge learned on his family’s 13-generation vegetable farm.
GRACE HARRIGAN
Chateaugay, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Agricultural leadership programs guided Grace’s career path. She hopes to give back to these programs in the future by becoming an educator.
ADAM KING
Schuylerville, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES CAREER PATH: DAIRY FARM MANAGER/OWNER Adam’s passion for agriculture led him to pursue a degree in agricultural sciences. He plans to bring the applicable knowledge learned back to his family’s farm after graduation.
JOHNATHAN KING
Schuylerville, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: DAIRY FARM MANAGER/OWNER
With a focus on dairy management, Johnathan is eager to continue his education and eventually return to the family dairy farm to take on more responsibility.
AMBER LEWIS
Rexville, NY
SUNY COBLESKILL MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CAREER PATH: AGRICULTURAL FINANCE
Amber would like to pursue a career in ag business, focusing on appraisal, tax or accounting, to provide farmers with quality financial services.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: ANIMAL SCIENCE CAREER PATH: DAIRY FARM MANAGER/OWNER
With a well-rounded education and hands-on experience, Laura plans a career in dairy, either as a herd or calf manager, while also focusing on dairy cattle genetics.
JOSEPH PROE Canandaigua, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY CAREER PATH: VINEYARD MANAGEMENT OR CONSULTING After graduation, Joseph will utilize his vineyard management training to educate others on sustainable farming practices to support their business success.
JUSTIN SELTZER
West Valley, NY
SUNY ALFRED MAJOR: HEAVY EQUIPMENT/DIESEL TECHNICIAN CAREER PATH: FARM EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Growing up around farms of different enterprises, Justin understands their common need for equipment. This is why Justin plans a career as a mechanic serving the ag community.
ALICIA SHEPARD
Henderson, NY
SUNY COBLESKILL MAJOR: AGRI-BUSINESS CAREER PATH: AGRICULTURAL ACCOUNTING/FINANCE
Alicia’s exposure and involvement with agriculture in the classroom and FFA inspired her career path in ag accounting or finance.
BRYANNA WARNER
Frewsburg, NY
WILMINGTON COLLEGE MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS CAREER PATH: AGRI-BUSINESS
Showing livestock at fairs in her youth inspired Bryanna’s career path. Her goal is to become involved in the fair industry at the county, state and national levels.
FARM CREDIT EAST “CHAIR SCHOLARSHIP” RECIPIENT For the past four years, former Board Chair Matt Beaton has selected an additional $1,500 scholarship to a student committed to a career in production agriculture. This scholarship was awarded upon a secondary, in-depth review of the applications and is in addition to the $1,500 Farm Credit East scholarship.
CHARLOTTE KEIL
Mattituck, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITY MAJOR: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES CAREER PATH: GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT Charlotte’s appreciation for plants stems from her upbringing near her family’s wholesale greenhouse business. She aims to become the first woman in a leadership role in the family business.
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2021 FINANCIAL PARTNER is printed on recycled paper. AGRICULTURAL VIEWS CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST Help us fill Farm Credit East’s Agricultural Views 2021 Calendar with fresh imagery that illustrates the best of Northeast farming, horticulture, forestry and commercial fishing. We also look for creative photos that celebrate country life in New England, New York or New Jersey.
Your photo entry may appear in Farm Credit East’s Agricultural Views 2021 Calendar and also earn you a $100 cash prize!
• 14 photos will be selected for a $100 cash prize each • Submission deadline: July 31, 2020
