CONGRATULATIONS 2021 PREMIER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Premier Select Sires awarded a total of $20,000 to 20 college students through the 2021 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Two students received $2,500 scholarships through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and the Wayne Dudley Scholarship. Eighteen other students received scholarships of $750 to $1,000 in value.
Hannah Braun of Woodcrest Dairy, a 4,900-
cow operation in Lisbon, N.Y., is the daughter of Peter and Michelle Braun. Hannah received the Wayne Dudley Scholarship. She is a student at Cornell University studying Animal Science, and after graduating would like to attend veterinary school and obtain her DVM. As a veterinarian, Hannah would promote animal and herd health, both caring for individual animals and benefiting the future of entire herds by advising farmers to focus on breeding for a balance of production and health traits. Through this, she hopes to help individual farms and the dairy industry
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Grant Fincham of Fincham Dairy, a 200-cow operation in Marysville, Kan., is the son of Mike and Kathleen Fincham. Grant received the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship. He is a student at Kansas State University studying Animal Science with a focus on nutrition. Grant hopes to obtain his Master’s Degree in Ruminant Nutrition and possibly his Ph.D. so that he can help producers achieve maximum production potential through nutrition, and positively impact the dairy industry as it feeds the world in a sustainable manner.
Ryan Allen of Glen-Toctin Farm, a 120-cow
Holstein operation in Jefferson, Md., is the son of Michael and Johanna Allen. Ryan is a student at Penn State University studying Animal Science. After graduation, Ryan plans to translate his interests in genetics and progressive management into a career at a genetics company or as a herd manager while remaining active in the family’s business.
William Coltrane of Coltrane Dairy LLC, a
600-cow operation in Pleasant Garden, N.C., is the son of David and Amy Coltrane. William is a student at the University of Mount Olive studying Agriculture Business. His goal is to earn his Bachelor’s degree and return to the family’s fourth-generation farm. He hopes to play a role in helping farmers gain the respect they deserve for their dedication and work ethic.
Hannah Diehl of Musser Run Jerseys, a
200-cow operation in McVeytown, Pa., is the daughter of Joseph and Kristin Diehl. Hannah is a student at Penn State University studying Animal Science. She hopes to work in the dairy industry after graduation, perhaps with the American Jersey Cattle Association, and then eventually return to her home farm. If returning to the farm, she would like to open a creamery to sell ice cream, cheese, and milk while educating local consumers of the importance of dairy in their diets.
Brooklin Drake of Drake Farms, a 335-
