By Andi Anderson
Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the recipients of its 2026 student scholarship awards, recognizing young individuals who plan to pursue careers in agriculture.
The organization awarded scholarships to five incoming or current college students who have shown strong leadership, academic performance, and long-term commitment to Indiana agriculture.
Three students received the Ag Impact Scholarship, valued at $2,000 each. This scholarship program highlights graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated active involvement in agriculture and a strong potential to make a lasting impact on the industry. The funds may be used for tuition, housing, books, or other education-related expenses.
One recipient, Jaylynn Goodwin of Dubois County, will graduate from Southridge High School and attend Kansas State University to study agricultural and natural resources communications.
She has served as an FFA chapter president, Indiana FFA District X president, and has completed ten years in 4-H. She plans to build a career in journalism and media marketing.
Gage Mull of Jackson County will graduate from Brownstown Central High School and attend Purdue University to study animal science and veterinary medicine.
He has participated in FFA for four years and 4-H for ten years. Mull hopes to operate a veterinary practice in a rural community, focusing on large animals such as horses, cattle, and hogs.
Branson Tennery of Hendricks County will graduate from Danville Community High School and study insect biology at Purdue University.
A ten-year 4-H member and FFA chapter president, Tennery plans to become a conservation biologist specializing in agricultural ecosystems and biological pest management.
“Indiana Farm Bureau congratulates our scholarship winners,” said INFB President Randy Kron. “This generation of students shows so much promise and potential for the future of agriculture. I’m happy to see the passion for careers in agriculture remains strong in Indiana and that’s thanks to young people like these.”
In addition, two $1,000 Collegiate Farm Bureau scholarships were awarded to students from Purdue University, Vincennes University, and Huntington University chapters. Camille Thopy and Tatem Hodge, both from Shelby County, received the awards and are pursuing degrees in agricultural education, with Thopy also completing a leadership development certificate.
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