The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association is accepting applications through Thursday, May 9, for the 2024 Russell Libby Agricultural Scholar Awards.
Each year, MOFGA awards three $1,500 scholarships, one in each of the following categories: MOFGA Journeyperson Program participant (past or present); Maine high school senior planning to study sustainable or organic farming (with a preference for colleges in Maine); a teacher, school or education center looking to support an agricultural related project in Maine, such as a campus garden, classroom project or a guest lecturer.
Awards are granted to honor the late Russell Libby, who led MOFGA for 17 years and dedicated his life to growing the organic food movement. Recognizing, more than 20 years ago, that Maine’s farming population was aging and dwindling, Libby advocated for focusing significant MOFGA program resources on training the next generation of farmers.
These scholarships support the recipients in their pursuits of agriculture education and projects. Funds have been used for schooling, infrastructure that improves access to programs, new gardens, and more.
Visit mofga.org for more information and to apply.
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