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Stockgrowers announce scholarship winnersSouth Dakota The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association has given $500 scholarships to two deserving South Dakota students wishing to pursue agricultural careers. The SDSGA scholarship committee chose Etta Balo, Whitewood, S.D., and Matt Hansen, Vale, S.D., from a large selection of well-qualified applicants to receive the scholarship. Hansen, a sophomore majoring in Agronomy hopes to return to the family farm someday. Balo, also a sophomore, carries a double major in Ag Business and Ag Education and wishes to teach agriculture and pursue ag business interests with her degree. Both students attend South Dakota State University. Students were judged on an essay entitled "Why I want to pursue a career in Agriculture." According to the scholarship committee, selection was difficult because of the number of well written essays. They encouraged all applicants to apply again next year. SDSGA President Rick Fox, Hermosa, S.D., said that supporting youth in agriculture is high on the Stockgrowers' priority list. "There is probably nothing more important than encouraging and educating young people about agriculture. One great way we can do that is by supporting those college students with a passion for agriculture. As we work through the Stockgrowers to build a strong cattle market and a viable trade policy, we all hope the next generation will have the opportunity to be in the cattle business." The SDSGA Scholarship is awarded every year to students who have completed at least one year of post high school education and who intend to work in an agricultural field. A silent auction held every year during the convention is the main source of funding for the scholarships. The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association appreciates everyone who has purchased silent auction items throughout the past several years. Date: 10/24/06
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