Three high school seniors in Iroquois County have been awarded a 2018 Farm Credit-Illinois agriculture scholarship.

The $2,000 scholarships awarded to Travis Kaeb of Buckley, Julissa Garcia of Gilman and Abigail Wagner of Milford. There was $60,000 in scholarships awarded to 30 high school seniors throughout central and southern Illinois for the purpose of pursuing agriculture-related majors and careers.

This is the 15th year of the Farm Credit agriculture scholarship program, which has awarded $400,000 to 329 students since 2004.

“Farm Credit Illinois is proud to provide positive opportunities and lend support to young people with a passion for agriculture,” said Rod Stoll, vice president of marketplace engagement for Farm Credit Illinois. “These scholars will assume careers that shape the future of agriculture and rural America, in turn helping farm families succeed.”

Buckley’s Kaeb will graduate from Cissna Park High School and attend Parkland College in Champaign to study agricultural business, concentrating in precision agriculture. His parents are Warren and Jill Kaeb.

Gilman’s Garcia will graduate from Iroquois West High School and enroll in the Parkland Pathways program to study animal sciences. Her parents are Hilario and Domitila Garcia.

Milford’s Wagner will graduate from Milford High and attend Joliet Junior College in the agriculture transfer program. Her parents are Luke and Shelly Wagner.

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