Appomattox FFA member wins $1K scholarship

Appomattox FFA member Bruce Jones won a $1,000 Farm Credit Scholarship via the State Fair of Virginia’s Applied Scholarship Program.

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2023 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $36,084 from the fair’s Applied Scholarship Program.

A $1,000 Farm Credit Scholarship was available to any youth exhibitor who participated during the State Fair. Additionally, five $2,000 youth development scholarships were offered for participants in any State Fair competition.

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