Peoria, Illinois – April 15, 2014 – The Peoria County Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded five $1000 scholarships.  The recipients are Daniel Feucht of Princeville, Aaron Maher of Brimfield, Victoria Stoller of Princeville, Jacob Vandermyde of Dunlap, and Mikaela Wieland of Princeville.

Daniel Feucht plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy. He has been active in 4-H and FFA and is currently serving as President with the Princeville FFA chapter.  He would like to work for a company in the Crop Sciences department and eventually return to the family farm.  Daniel is the son of Mark and Paula Feucht.

Aaron Maher is planning to enroll in the Diesel Powered Equipment Technology program at Illinois Central College and then transfer to Southern Illinois University studying Ag Engineering and Technical Systems Management.  He has served as President in 4-H and FFA. Aaron is the son of Dan and Diana Maher.

Victoria Stoller plans to pursue a degree in Ag Education and a career as a high school ag teacher.  She has served as Vice President of her FFA chapter.  She has been involved in numerous school activities and has taken several mission trips to Mexico.  Victoria is the daughter of Bruce and Mary Stoller.

Jacob Vandermyde will enter the University of Illinois seeking a degree in Agriculture/Biological Engineering.  He has had the unique experience of living in England for three years while family was employed with Caterpillar.  Jacob has been active in high school sports and has a strong interest in food and nutrition.  Jacob’s parents are Karl and Christine Vandermyde.

Mikaela Wieland will pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Communications.  Along with numerous school activities, Mikaela has showed cattle the past four years and assisted with marketing and communications of her family’s beef business.  Mikaela is the daughter of Brian and Renee Wieland.

Since its inception in 1982, the Peoria County Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded over $80,000 to 90 students pursuing an agriculture related degree.  The Foundation is also financially supporting the Farm Bureau’s Ag Literacy program.