Farmers Union Foundations Award Scholarships
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2010
Contact: 202-554-1600WASHINGTON (July 23, 2010) – The National Farmers Union (NFU) Foundation and Farmers Union Industry (FUI) Foundation presented scholarships to college students in memory of Stanley Moore, a long-time leader in Farmers Union.
NFU Foundation presented the four $1,000 Stanley Moore National Scholarship awards to Kristie Rutledge, Big Sandy, Mont.; Blake Farber, Britton, S.D.; Alexander Johnson, West Manchester, Ohio; and Jenna Bagnall, Ft. Collins, Colo.
The FUI Foundation awarded three $1,500 Stanley Moore Regional Scholarships to Heather Peterson, Dunseith, N.D.; Kristie Rutlege, Big Sandy, Mont.; and Danielle Stromme, Crary, N.D.
“Each of this year’s recipients is an accomplished leader,” said NFU Education Director Maria Miller. “Farmers Union is proud these students have demonstrated a commitment to improving rural America.”
The program was set in the memory of Stanley Moore for his life-long dedication to Farmers Union. Moore was born into two prominent Farmers Union families. He also served as the NFU vice president and as chairman of the NFU Insurance Companies.
National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers and rural communities through advocating grassroots-driven policy positions adopted by its membership.
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