Young Indiana farmers recognized with early career awards
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Young people from Putnam, Perry and Whitley counties are being awarded by the Indiana Farm Bureau for their early contributions to the agriculture in the state.
The Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB) gave out a variety of awards this week—all of which recognize young farmers for their leadership within their local farm bureau and their commitment to advancing farming interests in the state.
The award winners are:
-Jayden Simpson, Putnam County: Rising Star Award for his involvement in his local farm bureau and other young farmer programs. The IFB is giving Simpson a $2,000 cash prize and an all-expenses paid trip to Denver for the 2025 Farm Bureau FUSION Conference.
Simpson is a rising junior at Purdue University.
-Isaac and Kyla Schroeder, Perry County: Excellence in Agriculture Award. This award is designated for people who do not derive a majority of their income from agriculture, but who still actively contribute in local farm bureau programming. The Schroeders will receive an $8,000 cash prize courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America, a $3,000 cash prize courtesy of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and an all-expenses-paid trip to San Antonio, Texas, to compete at the 2025 American Farm Bureau convention.
Issac Schroeder works in sales for Superior Ag and Kayla works for Tempo Global Resources in aluminum supply chain services.
-Cory and Emily Studebaker, Whitley County: Achievement Award. The Achievement Award recognizes young people whose farm management skills and community commitment provide a good example for others. The Studebakers are getting an $6,000 cash prize from the INFB and $5,000 from other sponsors, in addition to a paid trip to the American Farm Bureau convention in San Antonio.
Cory and Emily Studebaker own a farm focusing on chicken and poultry.