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National Cattlemen's Foundation accepting applications for W.D. Farr scholarships

Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for the W.D. Farr Scholarships for the 2016-17 school year. The scholarship was established by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation to honor the successful career of the late W. D. Farr. Two annual $12,000 grants will be awarded to outstanding graduate students that demonstrate superior achievement in academics and leadership and will allow the students to further their study in fields that benefit the cattle and beef industry.
2015 scholarship recipient Greta Krafsur, DVM, a third year anatomic pathology resident at Colorado State University believes that the scholarship is an investment in the future of sustainable production of food animals.
“By alleviating tuition expenses, the W.D. Farr Scholarship has allowed me to focus on my research of bovine pulmonary hypertension so that I may continue to find ways to improve health and productivity of beef cattle,” said Krafsur.
Krafsur’s ambitions include the formation of a consulting group, providing disease prevention and treatment protocols to reduce the incidence of respiratory disease and right heart failure in the beef industry.
Whitney Crossland, also a 2015 scholarship recipient, is a PhD student at Texas A&M University studying the effects of common feed additives on animal performance, and will use the scholarship to take her studies international.
“This scholarship will allow me to visit beef production systems in other parts of the world to gain a better global understanding of our role as beef producers,”  she said.
Farr, a third generation Coloradan, pioneer rancher, statesman and banker was known for his extraordinary vision. His dedication to improving agriculture, livestock and water development has resulted in significant changes in farming methods that have influenced the practices of ranchers and farmers throughout the nation.
To apply for the scholarship, graduate students planning to pursue a career in the beef industry should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of applicant’s goals and experience, a statement of belief in the industry as well as a review of the applicant’s graduate research and three letters of recommendation. Applications close on Aug. 31, 2016. For more information and to apply, visit www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org.

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
July 14, 2016

Categories: General

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