Young Farmers and Ranchers is a committee of the Farm Bureau that organizes young people between the ages of 18-35 who support the agricultural community. As a member your voice will join those of your peers to speak about agriculture. To find out more, call the Farm Bureau office at (916) 685-6958 or email us at sacfarmbur@msn.com.

Scholarships are available to any high school senior residing or attending school in Sacramento County, entering a two or four year accredited college or university majoring in agriculture or an agricultural-related field. The student must enroll in at least twelve (12) academic units in their first semester or quarter during the year of the scholarship award. You do not need to be a Farm Bureau member to be eligible for this scholarship. APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JAN 1, 2011!

The Sacramento Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education was established in July 2000. Its primary purpose is to provide scholastic financial awards to high school and college students continuing their education at the university level. We have two scholarship programs. The first is for students majoring in agricultural related areas such as animal science, bio-technology, veterinary medicine, Ag business, and aquaculture. The second program gives scholarships to children of agricultural employees studying in any area.

Two Types of Scholarships Available from the Foundation for Agricultural Education

Agricultural Student Scholarship  Applicants must currently be pursuing or planning to pursue an education in agriculture or a related field of agriculture study. This financial award is based on scholastic achievement, leadership skills, agricultural and community involvement. High school seniors and college freshman, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to apply. APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 1, 2011.

Agricultural Employee Scholarship Applicants whose parents work in production agriculture in Sacramento County. To be eligible for this scholarship, one of your parents or guardians must be a non-owner/operator, employed within production agriculture in Sacramento County. This financial award is based on financial need, scholastic achievement, leadership skills, and community involvement. It is not intended for children of farm owners or ag related business owners. Students with parents who are farm or ag business owners should apply for our Agricultural Education Scholarship. APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JANUARY 1, 2011.