MACON, Ga. – Morgan Kitchens, a current graduate of Southland Academy is amongst seven graduating seniors statewide chosen to acquire a $3,000 scholarship every. The GFA scholarships acknowledge deserving and excellent school college students pursuing levels in agriculture or an ag-associated diploma at A college Inside the University System of Georgia, Berry College or Emmanuel College.

“The Georgia Basis for Agriculture is dedicated to investing in The biggest method forward for Georgia agriculture by offering these scholarships to college students who Want to pursue a profession in agriculture. The inspiration is joyful To current scholarships this yr to college students who plan To Wind up to be ag teachers, welders, veterinarians, ag mechanics, ag engineers, ag enterprise staff and ag legal professionals,” said GFA Board Chairman and GFB President Tom McCall. “Georgia Farm Bureau is proud to assist the foundation’s efforts.”

Kitchens plans to attfinish Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) this fall to pursue A diploma in animal science. Kitchens has been driving horses for 11 yrs and has competed Inside the Georgia 4-H State Horse Present since 2013. She superior to regional rivals from the state horse show in 2015, 2016 and 2019. Kitchens has been a member of the Sumter County 4-H Horse Membership since 2013 for which she has served as secretary, Vice chairman and president.

Whereas in Highschool, Kitchens was a member of Southland Academy’s Beta Membership, Students In the direction of Drunk Driving and Artwork Membership. She was additionally lively Inside the Chamber Champions and Civinettes.

The Georgia Basis for Agriculture scholarships acknowledge deserving and excellent college students pursuing an agriculture or ag-associated diploma at an eligible technical school (Similar to welding, diesel mechanics, vet tech) or school Inside the University System of Georgia, Berry College or Emmanuel College. Instructions for making use of for the 2022 GFA scholarships Shall be introduced at www.gafoundationag.org/scholarships in January 2022.

                                                                        ABOUT GEORGIA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURE: The Georgia Basis for Agriculture is a non-revenue 501(c)3 group devoted to getting ready Georgia agriculture’s subsequent period of leaders. The inspiration provides scholarships to college students pursuing agricultural professions, manages the Georgia Ag Expertise mobile classroom, funds management enhancement packages and tasks that enhance college students’ and The genperiodl public’s understanding of agriculture. Go to www.gafoundationag.org to make a tax-deductible donation or study extra Regarding the foundation and its packages.