GROWING THE GOODNESS
Blue Diamond Growers Foundation Awards 25 Students with 2025-2026 Scholarship
Sustaining the future of agriculture will require dedication, determination, and a strong work ethic from the next generation of industry leaders. Recognizing this, the Blue Diamond Growers Foundation has awarded scholarships to 25 students pursuing higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. These recipients represent the future of farming and are passionate about making a lasting impact on their communities and the agricultural world. Get to know this year’s scholarship recipients and explore excerpts from their essays to discover the aspirations driving them forward.
Avery Weagant – Chico State University (Ag Education) I am on track to graduate with my bachelor’s degree in two years, and will complete my teaching credential program the following year. Becoming a teacher to build
Avery Harrington – Chico State University (Ag Communications) I was born into a multi-generational farming family in Colusa County. I am proud to represent the fifth generation of my family to continue the legacy of growing California
the future of our agriculture industry is something I have dreamed of for years, and I am fully prepared to work hard to accomplish these goals. I want to inspire students for generations. Madelyn Rudnick – Cal Poly SLO (Ag Systems Management)
almonds. Blue Diamond is dear to my heart, as my great- great grandfather, G.O. Peterson, was one of the first 230 almond growers in The Exchange back in the 1910s. I hope to use my gift in writing and journalism to allow the industry to be heard. Logan Krauss – Cal Poly Pomona (Ag Engineering)
Ranching provided me with hands- on experience, an understanding of livestock care, and the complexity of business management in agriculture. The FFA FARMs leadership program
Living in California we are always hit with sustainability concerns due to droughts and consumption. I’d like to become an environmental horticulture manager to assist
further expanded my knowledge about the industry and allowed me to explore agribusinesses throughout my county. My goal is to improve agriculture’s efficiency and sustainability and ensure the availability of fresh and natural products in the U.S. and worldwide.
farmers in finding the best forms of sustainability. I’m committed to advancing technology and cultivating more efficient and sustainable solutions to make a real impact in the future of sustainable agriculture.
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