The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) Youth Committee awarded $100 scholarships to 50 youth for their 4-H and FFA swine projects.
The Youth Pig Project scholarship began in 2003 to encourage youth to explore careers in the pork industry. This program helps young participants develop life skills and gain hands-on experience in swine projects.
This year, 135 Wisconsin youth applied for the scholarship. Applicants submitted their project goals, a simple budget, and future plans in the pork industry. To receive funds, recipients also attended a 30-minute WPA webinar on We Care and biosecurity.
The following youth received scholarships: Rachel Anderson, Rosholt; Isaiah Anderson, Rosholt; Ariana Bartz, Sheboygan Falls; Jameson Bartz, Sheboygan Falls; Lily Beal, Footville; Elizabeth Benninger, Reeseville; Gracie Bishop, Watertown; Jaxson Brady, Tigerton; Siera Childs, Arlington; Henrick Christensen, Star Prairie; Wyatt Coggins, Tony; Ali Coggins, Tony; Tristyn Dirks, Elkhart Lake; Alexis Diven, Antigo; Isabelle Felio, Edgerton; Grace Gallagher, Sharon; Hazel Gartman, Sheboygan; Audrey Gartman, Sheboygan; Sawyer Gilmour, Belin; Logan Groleau, Caledonia; Lillian Hansen, Fort Atkinson; Ella Hansen, Fort Atkinson; Dylan Kohn, Green Bay; Blake LeMahieu, Cedar Grove; Alison LeMahieu, Cedar Grove; Liv Lucas, Willard; Madison Mertz, Hilbert; Lexi Morby, Burlington; Brock Nelson, Osseo; Kellen Nelson, Osseo; Tenley Nevil, Juda; Dakotah Patrie, Phillips; Peyton Pickart, St. Cloud; Isabella Race, Shawano; Andrew Reich, Mishicot; Allison Reichwaldt, Newton; Ariana Reinsbach, Fennimore; Chloe Roehl, Darien; Ella Roehl, Darien; Lucy Rosemeyer, Blue Mounds; Wesley Rudnick, Thorp; Mason Rudnick, Thorp; Eleanor Schneiderwent, Manawa; Oakley Sedelbauer, Taylor; Martin Smith, Pulaski; Lexus Solberg, Whitehall; Madison Stieglitz, Greenwood; Tatym Travis, Greenwood; Nola Wells, Rio; and Avery Westphal, Hartford.
This scholarship program is possible thanks to generous sponsors, including Goplin Showpigs, Kadi Senkowski, Krahn Livestock, Magolski Farms, Outhouse Family Showpigs, Walsh Family Farm, Fritsch Show Pigs, Junghen Show Pigs, Watson Family Farms, Wehrle Show Pigs, Heidens Hogs, Caygill Show Pigs, Dun Movin Farms II, Bonnie Hamer, and Green Stone Farm Credit Services.
WPA thanks these sponsors for supporting young people and investing in the future of the pork industry.
