Kern Agricultural foundation awards $80K in scholarships to high school students

Luis Garcia
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Over $80,000 in scholarships were awarded to Kern’s top agricultural students Wednesday evening.

Students were awarded the funds during the Kern Agricultural Foundation’s 25th annual Scholarship Awards Banquet. The foundation’s goal is to empower the next generation of agricultural leaders in Kern County.

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“It’s important for us to invest in the future of agriculture. Kern County is one of our largest industries and so often you hear maybe a lack of interest but because of the people who are in this room supporting the youth we’re able to have, Kern County actually has so many young people that decide even if they leave decide to come back and better their community and I think it’s because of the amount of support they get from the community,” President of Kern AG Foundation Bianca Ramirez said.

The event was held at the Kern Agricultural Pavilion.

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