DAVIDSONVILLE, MD: The Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) is proud to announce its scholarship recipients for 2025. Three scholarships were awarded to students pursuing academic degrees in food, agriculture, or natural resources disciplines. Two scholarships were awarded to students pursuing degrees in other academic disciplines or are minoring in an agricultural field. 

The five scholarships, each valued at $2,000, were awarded to Campbell Riggs, Lily Luther, Nicholas DiPietro, Elisabeth Holmes, and Tate Ondrik.

As stated on MDFB’s Facebook page: “Maryland Farm Bureau is proud to invest in the future of Maryland agriculture by supporting the education pursuits of young Marylanders interested in farming…Congratulations to these outstanding students, we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in agriculture!”

Applicants were required to write an essay answering the following question: “Farmers and ranchers are reliant on multiple energy sources to run equipment, heat livestock barns and power storage and maintenance facilities. How can Farm Bureau work with energy companies, local governments and rural communities to increase domestic energy production, minimize loss of agricultural land and protect private property rights?”

Recipients or their parents/guardians are members of MDFB. Selection was made by a scholarship committee designated by MDFB.

The 2025 scholarship awardees are:

• Lily Luther of Montgomery County Farm Bureau, attending University of Arkansas
• Nicholas DiPietro of Anne Arundel County Farm Bureau, attending University of Maryland, College Park
• Tate Ondrik of Frederick County Farm Bureau, attending University of Tennessee, Martin
• Campbell Riggs of Queen Anne’s County Farm Bureau, attending James Madison University (Non-Agricultural Field)
• Elisabeth Holmes of Harford County Farm Bureau, attending Elon University (Non-Agricultural Field)

To support the future of Maryland agriculture, consider donating to our scholarship fund by visiting our membership portal at members.mdfarmbureau.com.