Photo above: Erin Crumbley-Fuchs

The Copper Cowbelles, an organization whose mission is to promote the livestock industry and to educate the public of the nutritional benefits of beef, have announced their 2013-2014 scholarship recipients who are Grant County high school graduates pursuing agricultural college degrees. Receiving $500 each are Andrew Ashford, a Range Science major at NMSU; Tancee Bussey an Ag Extension Education major also at NMSU; and the third recipient, Erin Crumbley-Fuchs, who is in her second year in the veterinary medicine program at Texas A&M.

Photo at right: Andrew Ashford

Cowbelle President Patricia Hunt states, “Even though our primary goal is to promote beef production, the Copper Cowbelles recognize the importance of all agricultural based careers and therefore gives assistance to students studying agricultural subjects including Animal Science, Range Management and Horticulture. The Cowbelles also strive to preserve our Western Heritage and feel the support of these students encourages them to return to their rural homes after college.” Scholarships for the 2014-2015 school year are now available. For more information, contact Pat Hunt at 534-7649.

Photo at left: Tancee Bussey