Scholarships
The Skagit County Farm Bureau Scholarship program is dedicated to supporting the educational pursuits of local students who are passionate about agriculture and rural community development.
Herb Hanson Scholarship
Herb Hansen was a successful dairy farmer in Sedro-Woolley, Washington for 48 years milking
150 cows. His dad also had a dairy on Fir Island where Herb was born in 1941, then moved to
the farm on Burmaster Road in Sedro-Woolley in 1944 where Herb and his family started out
dairying, before building a new dairy on Cockerham Island in Lyman, Washington in 1968. Herb,
his wife Judy, and all his 7 children were heavily involved in all youth dairy activities and Breed
Organizations; including dairy judging, quiz bowl, showing, and general dairy youth activities
with 4-H, FFA, Brown Swiss, Jersey, and Holstein Associations. Herb attended many national
Breed organization conventions and national dairy youth contests for FFA and 4-H.
After he quit dairy farming in 2008 he bred all the remaining animals to Angus and kept a small
herd of beef cattle. Herb’s legacy is dairy farming, family, and his lifelong commitment to agriculture.
2 $1,000 Scholarship
for Youth Pursuing an Career in Agriculture
Deadline is Month, Date, Year
Farm Bureau Collegiate Scholarship
The Farm Bureau Collegiate Scholarship is dedicated to supporting college-level students pursuing careers in agriculture or related fields. This scholarship is designed to be versatile, helping students with a wide range of educational needs. Whether it’s purchasing essential tools for aspiring diesel technicians, buying textbooks for veterinary school, covering tuition costs, or funding other necessary materials, this scholarship aims to alleviate financial barriers to success.
By investing in the education and development of future agricultural leaders, we are nurturing the next generation of farmers, ranchers, and professionals who will shape the future of our industry. No matter your path within agriculture, the Farm Bureau Collegiate Scholarship is here to help you achieve your goals and make a lasting impact in your community.
2 $1,000 Scholarship
for Collegiate Level Students Pursuing an Career in Agriculture