A group of supporters from the Tippecanoe Valley School District are in the process of raising funds to establish a scholarship for students planning to continue their education in the field of agriculture after high school graduation.  
Ross and Priscilla Burdge, along with Glen and Chris Jones, noted a need to support those students wishing to earn a degree or vocational certificate in agriculture. They have since been joined in this project by 11 other families to establish a fund to be administered by the Fulton County Community Foundation.
To date, the group has had $35,000 committed to the project. With a goal of $50,000, they are now reaching out to anyone willing to join in this effort.
It has been noted that those young people with additional training in agriculture studies are far more likely to become a part of the local employment scene after graduation than those in other fields of study, as employment opportunities in agriculture are far more often available in rural areas than are employment opportunities in many other fields of study.
The following families have already joined in this project with significant contributions: Ron and Alice Opple, Terry and Sandra Tucker, Ron and Cindy Clauson, Victor Gamble, Forrest Kantner, Richard and Deborah Larew, Scott and Kim Backus, Michael Norman, Michael and Karen Nelson in memory of Todd, Virgil and Phyllis Biddinger and Michael and Lacey Jones.
A set of criteria has been established for the selection of recipients by these donors.
If you would like to join in this project in support of these students, send contributions to Glen Jones at 4750 N 450 E Rochester, IN 46975. Checks should be made payable to the Northern Indiana Community Foundation.
Contributions may also be made in the form of crop donations.
Questions about this project may be directed to Glen Jones by texting or calling 574-204-3442 or Brian Johnson with the community foundation at 574-224-3223. Tax benefit information will be provided by the community foundation.