Bertrand resident receives multiple agriculture scholarships from UMC

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Sarah Arnold of Bertrand, was awarded the C. R. Johnston-Farm Bureau Scholarship, the Julia Rocheford Scholarship, Spiese Fund in Agriculture Scholarship and the Fred and Donna Martz Scholarship from the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources for the 2016-2017 academic year.

"Scholarships enable us to recruit and retain academically talented students to our college," said Bryan Garton, associate dean of academic programs.

Arnold, a junior majoring in animal sciences, is the daughter of Tim Arnold and Jeanine Arnold.

The C. R. Johnston-Farm Bureau Scholarship was established in 1989 by friends and associates to recognize C. R. Johnston's 20 years with Missouri Farm Bureau and his outstanding contributions to agriculture. Mr. Johnson passed away in 1990. The scholarship is awarded to animal science majors who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership potential and whose parents are Missouri Farm Bureau Federation members.

The Julia Rocheford Scholarship was established in 1988 by friends and colleagues of Julia Rocheford. Rocheford was an extension home economist and left her farm to the University of Missouri-Columbia. Preference is given to students who are working at the Rocheford Turkey Research Farm in Boone County.

The Spiese in Agriculture Scholarship was established in 1988 by a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Helen Mae Spiese and provides scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing a course of study in agriculture. Mrs. Spiese was a 1923 graduate of the College of Education. Preference is given to students from the Bootheel area of Missouri.The Fred and Donna Martz Scholarship was established by family and friends to honor Dr. Fred Martz, CAFNR animal science professor emeritus, and his wife. This scholarship supports students studying sustainable agriculture, animal sciences, agronomy and/or soils. Dr. Martz, an animal nutritionist, joined the MU dairy department faculty in 1961. The fund is also established in memory of Dr. Martz's parents who were life-long farmers.

"As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, more and more students are in need of financial assistance," Garton said. "The goal of our college over the next five years is to increase our total annual scholarships awarded from approximately $1.3 to $1.5 million."

Information on scholarships and the college is available from Garton at 573-882-0089 or from high school counselors.