Foremost Farms, USA awards 10 $2,000 scholarships

Jordan Hanson

Foremost Farms USA has awarded 10 scholarships to the children of dairy producer member-owners.  Five graduating high school seniors and five college students have each been awarded $2,000 scholarships to put toward their educations.  The scholarships are funded by the Foremost Farms USA Charitable Foundation.
 
Jordan Hanson, the son of Randy and Lisa Hanson of Decorah, is one of the five college students receiving a scholarship.  Jordan will be a sophomore this fall at Iowa State University, studying dairy science and agricultural business.  At South Winneshiek High School, Jordan was active in 4-H and FFA.  He is currently in the Iowa State Dairy Science Club and Block and Bridle Club.  He enjoys raising dairy cattle and participating in local, state and national shows with the animals he has raised.  Jordan has placed at state and national levels in dairy judging.

Tara Moellers, the daughter of Kevin and Gayleen Moellers of Ridgeway, is one of the five high school senior recipients.  She has just graduated from Crestwood High School.  Tara has been active in volleyball, basketball, softball, choir, FFA, colorguard, National Honor Society, Key Club and in school plays.  She was named NEIC honorable mention in softball and volleyball, named to NEIC honor choir and is on the high honor roll.  Tara plans to study agricultural biochemistry at Iowa State University.