Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association announces scholarship opportunities

March 2, 2025

The Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association will be awarding scholarships to selected Vernon County resident high school seniors who are planning to enter post-secondary education.

Examples of programs which qualify include, but are not limited to:

• Four-year programs at a university campus
• Agriculture and Industry Short Course
• Vocational technical college programs

First priority may be given to students entering an agricultural field.

Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association says their mission is “To promote the Vernon County beef business through leadership, education, and to support our youth.”

Application requirements include:

• Before receiving funds, we require that the recipient will help promote the Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association in a positive way with a proof of signature from a board member. Examples: Sell raffle tickets, be involved with our annual build a burger night, annual steak fry, cooking steaks for the dairy breakfast, and/or other beef promotion events.
• Priority given to active members of the association, and/or those with a parent that is an active member.
• Priority given to students involved in county activities such as 4-H, FFA, and fair projects, and those entering an agriculture related field.

Scholarships will be paid after completion of the first semester/term. Students must turn in a copy of their first semester grades and second semester schedule to Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association Secretary/Treasurer Max Dach for payment. (Max Dach, S8497 Birch Rd., Viroqua, WI 54665)

Applications are due to the Vernon County UW-Extension Office, 318 Fairlane Dr., Suite 392, Viroqua, WI 54665, by 12 noon Monday, March 31. Applications will not be considered after due date.

Applications will be reviewed by the Vernon County Cattlemen’s Board and be awarded in May.

Questions on the scholarship program may be directed to Dwight Dach, Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association president, at 608-632-7169 or Max Dach, Vernon County Cattlemen’s Association secretary/treasurer, at 608-632-7248.