INEZ — In a landmark effort to support education across the state, the Kentucky Farm Bureau, along with its county organizations, awarded 575 scholarships this year, amounting to a record-breaking $790,950. Among these were nine $500 scholarships granted by the Martin County Farm Bureau to local students, underscoring the organization’s commitment to fostering academic excellence in its community.

The recipients from Martin County High School include Dawson Crum, Addison Duncan, Katelynn Hale, Lena Hale, Sophia McCoy, Connor May, Evan Mills, Megan Mollett and Chandler Preece. These students were recognized for their academic achievements and potential to contribute positively to their communities and the state.

“Each of the 2024 recipients represents the very best and brightest in their communities,” remarked Eddie Melton, president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau. “Whether they choose to pursue studies in agriculture or other fields, we are proud to support them and look forward to the impact they will have on our great state.”

The Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation stated in a press release that the scholarships were awarded to students pursuing a diverse array of educational paths. These included four-year degrees in animal health, veterinary technology, horticulture and landscape architecture, as well as trade school programs and graduate studies at the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

For more information about the Kentucky Farm Bureau and its scholarship program, visit kyfb.com/scholarships.