Three students majoring in Ag Business at ISU were recently awarded scholarships from the Iowa chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).

Scholarship recipients included Andy Pringnitz (Ag Business), Scott Henry (Ag Business), Matt McLaughlin (Ag Business - pictured), and Scott Shannon (Agronomy). The scholarships awarded were each $1250.

Faculty from Ag Business, Ag Education and Studies, Ag Systems and Technology, Agronomy, and Animal Science were invited to nominate students. Nominees needed a strong academic record, an agricultural background, and demonstrated leadership skill. They also had to demonstrate how their background and training relates to farm management or rural appraisal. Final decisions were made by members of ASFMRA.

Professor Ron Dieter, academic advisor for the Ag Business major, says that scholarships awarded by an outside organization often have a higher degree of rigor than internal scholarships. He was also pleased to note that three of the four recipients came from Ag Business.

"We've have a good track record with these scholarships. I think it reflects well on the quality of our students," he says.

Scholarships were presented to students at an award ceremony held February 2^nd in the Scheman Building at ISU.