Fort Atkinson-based Jones Dairy Farm has announced that a 100th-anniversary celebration of its historical yellow barn held in September has generated some $10,000, which, according to a news release, will be used to support scholarships provided through the Jefferson County Agri-Business Club.
The club provides college scholarships to area youth pursuing a career in agriculture. Students interested in applying for a scholarship are encouraged to download an application from the club’s website: www.jeffersoncountyagribusinessclub.com.
The deadline for submission is Feb. 1, 2023, the release stated.
“The Jefferson County Agri-Business Club has provided scholarships to students continuing their education in agricultural fields for decades and we chose to partner with them on this event so the dollars stay in our community,” Jones Dairy Farm Chairman and CEO Philip Jones was quoted as saying in the release.
“Jefferson County is fortunate to have many companies who support agricultural youth. Jones Dairy Farm recently donated all the ticket sales from their Jones Yellow Barn Centennial Celebration to our club’s scholarship fund. This allows our organization to assist many more local students pursuing careers in agriculture by helping to fund their college educations,” Bill Uecker, Jefferson County Agri-Business Club president, stated in the release.
According to the release, the Jefferson County Agri-Business Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. The mission of the club is to promote an active interest in agribusiness and provide a resource while guiding the community into the future. Its goal is to promote the agribusiness community to the local and state population, which is accomplished through education, media, visits to local agribusinesses, fundraisers utilizing agricultural products, offering scholarships toward ag careers, and offering funds to organizations that promote the ag community.
To learn more about the club, visit: www.jeffersoncountyagribusinessclub.com.
A story about the September event held in commemoration of the yellow barn’s history is here: https://fortatkinsononline.com/history-shared-during-jones-dairy-farms-yellow-barn-celebration/.
Agri-Business Club President Bill Uecker, at left, receives a check for $10,000 from Jones Dairy Farm Chairman and CEO Philip Jones. The money will be used to provide college scholarships to area youth. Contributed photo.
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