MONROE — Eight Green County area youth were recently selected to receive scholarships through the annual Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Scholarship program. The scholarships are funded through proceeds garnered from the Green County Dairy Youth Recognition Auction that is held in conjunction with the Cheese Auction conducted by the Foreign Type Cheesemakers Association at the County Fair. 

Scholarships were awarded on the basis of information provided by the applicant that included their involvement in the dairy project, leadership skills they gained in 4-H and FFA and their future career goals. An applicant must be a senior in high school or enrolled in secondary education to be eligible to apply for this scholarship that is an active Green County dairy project member in 4-H or FFA. The scholarships do not require that youth go into a dairy related career.

A total of $5,500 was distributed this year by the Dairy Youth Auction Committee. Receiving Dairy Youth Scholarships were: Cole Mahlkuch, son of Jeff & Terri Mahlkuch, Juda; Kirsten Oliver, daughter of Kirk & Dawn Oliver, Albany; Alexis Graber, daughter of Perry & Cheryl Graber, Monticello; Lindsey Pence, daughter of Brian & Donna Pence, Monticello; Carlita Eberle, daughter of Stacy and the late Randy Eberle, Monroe; Samantha Holmstrom, daughter of Jamie & Deanne Holmstrom, Blanchardville; Kaitlyn Fey, daughter of Eric & Teena Fey, Argyle; and Tony O’Connor, son of Steve & Sherry O’Connor, Verona.

These youth will be formally recognized at the 2019 Green County Dairy Youth Auction to be held on July 21st, during the Green County Fair. Over $45,875 in scholarships has been awarded to Green County Youth through this auction since 2004. For more information on the Dairy Youth Recognition Auction Program in Green County, contact Jackie McCarville, ag educator, Extension Green County office at 328-9440.