2026 scholarship recipients
Bridget Gutierrez
Bridget Gutierrez was awarded $1,000 toward her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business at SUNY Cobleskill. Bridget is a 2026 graduate of Tamarac High School with an outstanding academic record, and many extracurriculars including 4-H, SADD, and Key Club. With a lifelong exposure to farming through her family's work and many years working with livestock in 4-H, she demonstrates a sincere passion for agriculture. Congratulations Bridget!
Maya Ryan
Maya Ryan was awarded a $500 scholarship toward a Bachelor's Degree in Baking Arts and Service Management at Paul Smith's College. Maya is a 2026 graduate of Hoosic Valley High School with a passion for culinary arts and baking, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, local products and foraging, and farm-to-table cooking. She has an extraordinary academic resume and relevant work experience, and brings a unique perspective on agricultural studies. Congratulations Maya!
2025 scholarship recipient
Luke Hoag
Luke Hoag was awarded $1,000 toward his pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Business at SUNY Cobleskill. Luke is a 2025 graduate of Hoosick Falls High School with an extensive resume of relevant experience and community service. He is President of the Hoosick Falls FFA chapter and Stateline Livestock 4-H Club, and has been an avid fundraiser for Make-a-Wish for many years. Congratulations Luke!
2024 scholarship recipient
Connor MacNeil
Connor MacNeil was awarded $1,000 toward his pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business Management and Dairy Science at SUNY Cobleskill. Connor is a 2024 graduate of Hoosick Falls High School with an exemplary academic record and many extracurricular activities, including football, basketball, baseball, Math Club, National Honor Society, and Key Club. He is active in 4-H, FFA, Holstein Association, and has a long family history of farming in Rensselaer County.
2023 scholarship recipients
Emilee Valade
Emilee Valade was awarded $1,000 toward her pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology at SUNY Cobleskill. Emilee is a 2023 graduate of Hoosic Valley High School with experience in heavy equipment operations and maintenance, and related certifications.
Andrew Stratton
Andrew Stratton was awarded a $500 scholarship toward his certification at Modern Welding School in Schenectady. Andrew is a 2023 graduate of Hoosick Falls High School with many years of participation in 4-H, and is a champion trap shooter for his high school team.
