The board of directors of Whatcom Farmers Co-op (WFC) has awarded 5 area seniors a “Career in Agriculture” scholarship for 2015. Each of the successful local high school seniors will receive a $500.00 scholarship for their pursuit of a career in an agriculture field. Our 2015 recipients are:
Lynden Christian High School
William (Liam) D. Kroontje
Parents: John and Lesa Kroontje
College: Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
Major: Business – Metal Fabrication
Jacob M. Van Berkum
Parents: Harold and Keven Van Berkum
College: Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa
Major: Ag-Business
Colee R. Van Weerdhuizen
Parents: Alvin and Lori Weerdhuizen
College: Ridgewater College, Wilmar, MN
Major: Farm Operations and Management
Nooksack Valley High School
Jada R. Kay
Parents: Andrew Burnett and Jessica Kay
College: Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Major: Animal Science (Pre-Vet)
Home School
Jill M. DeJager
Parents: Pete and Shelli DeJager
College: Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA
Major: Agricultural Business
The Board of Directors, management and employees of WFC would like to thank the recipients for their interest in agriculture and belief in the cooperative system. We want to congratulate them and their parents on their accomplishments and wish them success in their “Career in Agriculture”.