Scholarship Awards

• From 1998 to 2008, $95,000 has been awarded to over 100 Wisconsin Youth
• $7,500 will be awarded at the 2009 Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction

Wisconsin Youth Programs:

From 1998 to 2008, more than $50,000 in grants have been awarded to support hundreds of Wisconsin Youth through programs such as:

• Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Youth Development
• Education Fund/Livestock Show Camp
• Wisconsin State Fair Premier Exhibitor Awards
• Wisconsin State Fair Reserve Champion Market Animal Awards
• GBRLA – Camp of Champions

Wisconsin Youth Who Have Benefited:

• Jo De George, Former Junior Swine Exhibitor, BS Political Science
  • “The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction displays Wisconsin’s agriculture excellence, while celebrating the Fair’s market livestock champions.  Business leaders recognize the promotional opportunity each time they bid and support Wisconsin Youth.”

• Ann Jarek, Former Junior Sheep Exhibitor, BS Animal Science
  • “To me the scholarship is promoting the education of youth in the livestock industry by giving them help financially to pursue dreams and reach goals they might not otherwise have the opportunity to achieve.”

• Ginger Merry, Former Junior Beef Exhibitor, B.S. Genetics and attending Emory School of Medicine
  • “My State Fair and cattle showing experiences culminated with the honor of receiving the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction Scholarship.  These events were a major influence of my youth teaching me the value of setting goals, persistence, and dedication.”