In continued support of the next generation of agriculture professionals, CentralStar Cooperative’s Board of Directors is awarding $1,000 scholarships to six students pursuing agricultural degrees at colleges across the upper Midwest.
“These scholarships reflect CentralStar’s commitment to building the future of our industry,” said Communication Specialist Dori Lichty. “By investing in students who are passionate about agriculture, we’re helping ensure the long-term strength and sustainability of dairy and beef production.”
To be eligible, applicants had to be children of CentralStar member-stockowners and demonstrate active involvement in agriculture. As part of the application, students responded to five essay prompts addressing their contributions to the industry, community involvement, work experience, personal achievements, and future goals.
The following students will receive $1,000 scholarships.
Ashley Brandel is the daughter of Matthew and Tracy Brandel, Lake Mills, Wis. She attends the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, Wis., majoring in dairy science. Blake Jauquet, Luxemburg, Wis., will attend Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, studying agricultural business. He’s the son of David and Stacy Jauquet.
Hailing from Rosendale, Wis., Grace Clark is the daughter of Travis and Janet Clark. She’s a student at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in agribusiness marketing and communication. Carter Fetzer is from Maiden Rock, Wis. He’ll be attending the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, Wis., studying agricultural business.
Amy Kern, Bridgeport, Mich., is attending Michigan State University, Lansing, Mich., studying animal science. She is the daughter of Kurt and Lynn Kern. The final scholarship recipient is Josie Bailey from Tomah, Wis. She’s the daughter of Brock and Nelda Bailey and is a student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, studying agriculture education.
CentralStar Cooperative is honored to support these driven students as they pursue their education, contribute to the advancement of agriculture, and strengthen the rural communities they call home.
CentralStar’s mission of enhancing producer profitability through integrated solutions for mutual success is fulfilled by incorporating an array of products and services critical to dairy-and-beef-farm prosperity. CentralStar’s product and service offerings include Accelerated Genetics, GenerVations, and Select Sires genetics; extensive artificial-insemination (A.I.) technician service; genetic, reproduction, and dairy-records consultation; DHI services; diagnostic testing; herd-management products; research and development; and more. CentralStar’s administration and warehouse facilities are located in Lansing, Mich., and Waupun, Wis., with laboratories in Grand Ledge, Mich., and Kaukauna, Wis. The cooperative serves dairy and beef producers throughout Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, with additional DHI territory in various surrounding states. For more information, visit CentralStar Cooperative Inc. at www.mycentralstar.com.