About the Scholarship W.D. Farr Scholarship
(2) $15,000 Graduate ScholarshipsThe National Cattlemen's Foundation is honoring the successful career of the late W.D. Farr of Greeley, Colorado through two annual $15,000 graduate scholarships bearing his name.
We lost a true industry leader in friend with W.D.'s passing on on August 13, 2007, at the age of 97. Farr a third generation Coloradoan, pioneer rancher, statesman and banker is known for his extraordinary vision. His dedication to improving agriculture, livestock and water development has resulted in significant changes in farming methods that have influenced the practices of ranchers and farmers throughout the nation.
2022 Applications have closed winners will be announced in New Orleans during the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show.
2021 Winner Maci Mueller
L-R - R.D. Farr (W.D. Farr's Grandson); Maci Mueller (University of California - Davis); Dave True (NCF Chair); and, Clark Willingham (NCF Treasurer).
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2021 Winner Kiera Leddy
L-R - R.D. Farr (W.D. Farr's Grandson); Dave True (NCF Chair); Kiera Leddy (Drake University - Law School); and, Clark Willingham (NCF Treasurer).
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