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Emma Pistorius of Blue Mound (Macon County) graduated from Meridian High School and will attend Northern Oklahoma College to study Agriculture Business. Emma’s parents are Pete and Megan Pistorius.
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Jay Bliler of Taylorville (Christian County) graduated from Taylorville High School and will attend Lake Land College to study Agriculture. Jay’s parents are Nate and Elizabeth Bliler.
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Altamont, Ill. — The class of 2024 Farm Credit agriculture scholars was recognized during a scholarship luncheon at Carriage House Event Center in Altamont Thurs., May 23.
A total of $75,000 of scholarships were awarded to 30 high school seniors. Each scholar receives $2,500 from FCI to pursue a degree within the field of agriculture. Twenty-six of the students attended the recognition program.
This marks the twentieth year of the Farm Credit agriculture scholarship program, which has awarded nearly $800,000 to 506 students in central and southern Illinois since 2004. Scholarship selections are based on participation and leadership contributions within school and community organizations, a genuine passion for farming and/or agriculture, and a commitment to pursuing an agriculture-related career.
“Farm Credit Illinois is proud to invest in tomorrow’s agricultural leaders,” says Rod Stoll, vice president of marketplace engagement for FCI. “These scholars will support our mission of Helping Farm Families Succeed by applying their passion for agriculture in careers that shape the future of the industry and Rural America.”
2024 FCI Local Agriculture Scholars are:

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