LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Farm Bureau (LCFB) Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the scholarship application period for 2013 is now open.

The LCFB Scholarship Program was organized to give financial aid to Lake County students who show a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.

The scholarships are awarded annually and are based upon academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, determination, leadership skills and a commitment to study agriculture.

To apply for the LCFB scholarship, an eligible student needs to complete an application, provide transcripts from each school attended and include three current and dated letters of recommendations.  

The entire packet must be received by LCFB on or before April 30 to be considered by the Scholarship Committee.

Applications are available on the LCFB Web site, www.lakecofb.com , at the office located at 65 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport or by contacting your local school counselor.

LCFB strives to protect and promote farming and agricultural interests throughout Lake County and to find solutions to challenges on the farm, at the ranch home and throughout the rural community.   

LCFB is Lake County’s largest farm organization, representing over 550 farm families and individual members.

For more information, contact Claudia Street, executive director, at 707-263-0911.