DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Maryland Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the winners of our 2018 college scholarships: Sarah Burton of Pylesville, Kaitlyn Hart of Ellicott City, Lauren Lewis of Newark, Brittany Lippy of Manchester and Catherine Savage of Dickerson. Each scholarship is worth $2,000 toward the winner’s college tuition. All winners or their parents/guardians are members of Maryland Farm Bureau.
Applicants were required to write an essay on: With three to five generations removed from the farm, how do you see your role as an advocate for agriculture to minimize the knowledge gap between farmers and consumers and promote a more positive image for agriculture? Selection was made by a Scholarship Committee designated by Maryland Farm Bureau.
Sarah Burton of Pylesville is a member of Harford County Farm Bureau and a senior at North Harford High School. Sarah plans to attend the University of Maryland where she hopes to study Agricultural Education.
Kaitlyn Hart of Ellicott City is a member of Howard County Farm Bureau and a graduate of Mt. Hebron High School. Kaitlyn hopes to attend Clemson University, the University of Maryland, or North Carolina State where she plans to study genetics or bioprocessing science.
Lauren Lewis of Newark, Md., is a member of Worcester County Farm Bureau and a senior at Snow Hill High School. Lauren is planning to attend Salisbury University where she hopes to study Medical Laboratory Science.
Brittany Lippy of Manchester is a member of Carroll County Farm Bureau and a graduate of Manchester Valley High School. Brittany is currently attending Oklahoma State University where she studies Animal Science Biotechnology.
Catherine Savage of Dickerson is a member of Montgomery County Farm Bureau and a graduate of Poolesville High School. Erin is currently attending Virginia Tech where she studies Dairy Science.
If you would like to learn more benefits of joining Maryland Farm Bureau, call 410-922-3426 or visit www.mdfarmbureau.com.
— Maryland Farm Bureau