Redenius, the daughter of Dean and Michelle Redenius of rural Ashkum, Ill., is currently a sophomore at Kankakee Community College, and plans to transfer to Eastern Illinois University to major in business.

She is a member of the Tri-Point FFA Chapter and her agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor is Diana Loschen. Redenius received a gold American FFA Degree key, wallet ID card and a certificate to commemorate the achievement. The recognition program is sponsored by Case IH, The Farm Credit System Foundation and Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.

Ohio Farmers Union announces two scholarship contests
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Farmers Union (OFU) recently announced two scholarship contests for Farmers Union young people to assist them in pursuing a post-secondary education.

The 2007 Joseph Fichter Scholarship Contest awards $1,000 to the winner and $250 to two runner-ups. Any member of Ohio Farmers Union who is a high school junior or senior, or enrolled as a college freshman is eligible to apply. Participants are to submit an application obtained from OFU and a double-spaced typed 500-1,000 word essay on “Creating Renewable Fuels From The Family Farm.” The three finalists for the Joseph Fichter Scholarship Contest will present their essays during the Ohio Farmers Union Convention to be held Feb. 1-3, 2007 in Dublin, Ohio.

OFU’s 2007 Virgil Thompson Memorial Scholarship, cosponsored by Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, awards $1,000 to the winner and $500 to two runner-ups. Any member of Ohio Farmers Union who is enrolled as a full-time college sophomore, junior or senior student is eligible to apply. Participants are to submit an application obtained from OFU and a double-spaced typed 1,000-1,500 word essay on “How Do Farmers Influence Our Nations’ Energy, Security and Environmental Steward-ship?” The three finalists also will present their essays during the Ohio Farmers Union Convention next February.

Both scholarships are available to youth whose parents or grandparents are members of OFU. To become a member of OFU, call 800-321-3671.

The application and essays must be postmarked by December 31, 2006. Mail essay and application to: Ohio Farmers Union, Attn: Scholarship Essay Contest, P. O. Box 363, Ottawa, Ohio 45875.

Hoosier FFA chapter puts up sign to welcome visitors
BATESVILLE, Ind. — Recently the Batesville FFA put up a new sign along Interstate 74 between Indianapolis and Cinncinnati. The sign is visible for motorists heading eastbound at mile marker 148. Weberding Carving Shop in Batesville constructed the sign.

Members helping put up the sign included Danny Narwold, Joey Har-meyer, Logan Meyer, Alex Benham, Eric Laker and Allen Giesting. Also helping was the chapter advisor, Steve Shaw.

-Submitted by Danny Narwold, Batesville FFA Reporter

This farm news was published in the Nov. 22, 2006 issue of Farm World, serving Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee.