Selection criteria include a commitment and passion for a career in the dairy industry; extracurricular activities, awards and work experience; and academic achievement. This year, DFA’s scholarship committee identified 53 recipients who will receive a combined total of $74,800.
Precollege students
- Sarah Kronberg, Milton, Wis., plans to attend University of Wisconsin–Madison and major in dairy science
- Mija Drobnjak, Hudson, Ohio, plans to attend The Ohio State University and major in food science
- Justyne Frisle, Prairie Farm, Wis., planning to attend University of Wisconsin–Madison and major in dairy science
- Hayley Daubert, Dayton, Va., plans to attend South Dakota State University and major in dairy manufacturing
- Autumn Madugno, Deposit, N.Y., plans to attend SUNY Cobleskill and major in animal science
- Ryan Peck, Schuylerville, N.Y., plans to attend Cornell University or SUNY Cobleskill and major in ag science
- Daydra Zeisler, Spencer, Neb., plans to attend Mitchell Technical College and major in accounting
- Krista Carlton, Little Plymouth, Va., plans to attend Virginia Tech and major in animal and poultry sciences
- Elizabeth Hyman, Adams, N.Y., plans to attend Michigan State University and major in animal science
- Glenn Barnes, Lawrenceville, Pa., plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in ag engineering
- Keenan Thygesen, Tunbridge, Vt., is undecided and will major in ag business
- Shannon Randall, Gorham, Maine, plans to attend University of Vermont and major in animal science
- Chloe LaCrosse, Forestville, Wis., plans to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison and major in dairy science
- Alissa Waddoups, Pocatello, Idaho, plans to attend Utah State University and major in animal and dairy science
- Eleonore Collins, Waterville, N.Y., plans to attend Norwich University and major in biology
- Sean Kersmanc, Worcester, N.Y., plans to attend Cornell University and major in animal science
- Gavin Vassalli, Diberville, Miss., plans to attend Mississippi State University and major in engineering
- Carrie Rhoades, Greenville, Ohio, plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in ag communications and agribusiness
- Sydney Haag, Thorntown, Ind., plans to attend Purdue University and major in animal science
- Ann Goodroe, Sterling, Mich., plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University and major in pre-vet
- Maya Ehlen, Elkhorn, Wis., plans to attend University of Wisconsin–River Falls and major in food science and technology
- Emily Church, Cresco, Iowa, plans to attend Iowa State University and major in animal science
- Claire Anderson, Spring Valley, Wis., plans to attend University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and major in English
- Emily Galo-Castellanos, Charlotte, N.C., plans to attend St. Olaf College and major in computer science
- Rachel Jenkins, Bolivar, Mo., plans to attend Missouri Southern State University and major in nursing
- Brandon Koopman, Statesville, N.C., plans to attend North Carolina State University and major in mechanical engineering
- Rachel Rademacher, Cottage Grove, Wis., plans to attend St. Norbert College and major in business management
Undergraduate students
- Ashley Hagenow, St. Paul, Wis., attends University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and majors in ag communications and marketing
- Randall Winch, Fennimore, Wis., attends South Dakota State University and majors in ag engineering
- Amanda Sauder, Pine Island, Minn., attends University of Wisconsin–River Falls and majors in ag marketing and communications
- Courtney Schrader, Earleville, Md., attends Salisbury University and majors in communications and business management
- Brea Kieffer, Utica, Minn., attends University of Wisconsin–River Falls and majors in biology
- Layne Burnett, Lubbock, Wyo., attends Texas Tech University and majors in ag communications
- Avelardo Vargas, Moscow, Idaho, attends University of Idado and majors in animal and veterinary science
- Awna Hirsch, St. Paul, Colo., attends University of Minnesota–Twin Cities and majors in animal science
- Hattie Polson, Vermillion, Kan., attends Kansas State University and majors in ag economics and global food systems
- Anthony Agueda, Hickman, Calif., attends Modesto Junior College and majors in ag business
- Craig Willenbring, Richmond, Minn., attends Ridgewater College and majors in farm operations and management
- Brooklin Drake, Marathon, N.Y., attends SUNY Cobleskill and majors in ag business
- Becky Kropf, Westphalia, Kan., attends Brown University and majors in economics
- Kaylee Mess, Rosendale, Wis., attends University of Wisconsin–Platteville and majors in ag education
- Maria Dirksen, Bryant, Ind., attends Purdue University and majors in sales and marketing
- Emma Guasta, McHenry, Ill., attends Iowa State University and majors in animal science
- Chloe Calhoun, Lincoln, Iowa, attends University of Nebraska and majors in food science and technology
- Jessica Nolt, Hartley, Texas, attends Iowa State University and majors in ag business
- Ousmane Karama, Le Mars, Iowa, attends Western Iowa Technical Community College and majors in robotics and automation
- Grant Palla, Clovis, N.M., attends Okahoma State University and majors in animal science
Graduate students
- Patricia Hurtgen, Fort Atkinson, Ore., attends University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, pursuing communications
- Katelynn Palmer, Preston, Idaho, attends Utah State University, pursuing nutrition and food sciences
- Conor McCabe, Davis, Ore., attends University of California, Davis, pursuing animal biology
- Hannah Craun, Blacksburg, Va., attends Virginia Tech, pursuing ruminant nutrition/reproduction
- Karl Wedemeyer, LaRue, Ohio, attends Ohio University, pursuing business administration
- Manwinder Singh Brar, Clemson, S.C., attends Clemson University, pursuing genetics
About Dairy Farmers of America
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is a national, farmer-owned dairy cooperative focusing on quality, innovation and the
future of family dairies. While supporting and serving more than 11,500 family farm-owners, DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including fluid milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more that connect our Cooperative’s family farms to family tables with regional brands such as Alta Dena® Dairy, Meadow Gold® Dairy, Friendly®’s, Borden® Cheese, Plugrá® Premium Butter and Kemps® to name a few. On a global scale, we work with some of the world’s largest food companies to develop ingredients their customers are craving, while staying committed to social responsibility and ethical farming. For more information, please visit dfamilk.com.
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