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Aug. 28, 2023 Source: Agri Marketing magazine Kansas City, MO -- Since 1977, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's (NAFB) Foundation has provided financial support and educational opportunities in the form of college scholarships to assist students in pursuit of careers in agricultural communications. The Foundation has awarded More than $545,750 in scholarships. have been awarded. In 2023, the NAFB Foundation is will present multiple $7,500 college scholarships and one $10,000 scholarship. This year's recipients will be recognized at NAFB Convention this November in Kansas City and each recipient receives an expense-paid trip to attend the convention as part of the award. The NAFB convention is November 15-17 in Kansas City, MO. For more information click here. This year's recipients are: JENNIFER HOLLIDAY Iowa State University Orion Samuelson Scholarship, presented by CME Group Jennifer Holliday currently is a junior, attending Iowa State University (ISU), where she is majoring in agriculture studies, journalism & mass communications, and international agriculture. Her broadcasting experience began with WHO Radio, where she spent a summer working with the "Big Show;" this internship opened her eyes to the world of opportunities within broadcast communications by teaching her how to conduct interviews, write press releases, and eventually, host the two-hour radio show for a short timeframe. LYDIA JOHNSON Iowa State University Ken Root Scholarship Lydia Johnson grew up on her family's heritage farm in central Iowa, raising sheep, goats, and hogs alongside her two younger sisters. Johnson currently a is senior at Iowa State University (ISU) studying agricultural communications and journalism. She is pPresident of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council. Johnson spent her spring semester interning with Agri-Pulse Communications in Washington, D.C. She also has worked with the farm broadcasting team at WHO Radio in Des Moines, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Nationwide Agribusiness, and the broadcast desk at National FFA Convention. MADISON KREIFELS University of Nebraska- - Lincoln Robert E. and Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation Scholarship Madison Kreifels is a junior attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in agricultural and environmental sciences communications, and minoring in broadcasting and the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program. Kreifels has developed a passion for agricultural communications and entrepreneurship, beginning with her own sweetcorn business in seventh grade for her FFA project in her hometown of Syracuse, Nebraska. NATALIE ROE University of Wisconsin- - Madison John Deere Scholarship Natalie Roe is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, double majoring in dairy science and life science communications. She is originally from Monticello, Wisconsin, where her parents, Dan and Sally Roe, own and operate a row crop operation. Recently, Roe was named the National Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador at the 2023 National Brown Swiss Convention. MICHELLE STANGLER University of Wisconsin- - River Falls Jack Farmakis Scholarship, sponsored by J.L. Farmakis, Inc. Michelle Stangler is a senior studying journalism and agricultural marketing communications with a minor in agricultural business at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Hailing from a family dairy farm in Wisconsin, Stangler's passion for agriculture goes beyond her roots as she is actively involved in various internships and mentorship programs to explore diverse agricultural communities. OSCALINE USANASE Texas Tech University George Logan Scholarship Oscaline Usanase graduated from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in integrated science. Equipped with a strong educational background, she earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the prestigious University of the People. Her dedication to learning and personal growth led her to pursue a second master's degree in agricultural communication and leadership at Texas Tech University (TTU) to deepen her expertise. PAIGE VAN DYKE Oklahoma State University Grow Smart Scholarship, presented by BASF Paige Van Dyke is a senior at Oklahoma State University (OSU), majoring in agricultural communications and minoring in special education. Prior to attending OSU, she attended Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, where she was active member of the livestock judging team, a student ambassador, and member of Collegiate Farm Bureau. BROOKE VYVLECKA Texas Tech University Glenn Kummerow Scholarship Brooke Vyvlecka is a graduate student at Texas Tech University, pursuing a Master of Science in agricultural communications. Vyvlecka completed an undergraduate degree in agricultural communications/journalism with a double major in agricultural leadership/ and development from Texas A&M University. During her time at Texas A&M University, Vyvlecka served as president of the Texas A&M Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow chapter and as an Aggie representative for the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication. Tweet |
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