DES MOINES — James Leonard, of Newton, was awarded the $1,000 Fisher Suffolks Scholarship by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement during the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Aug. 20. James’ parents are Timothy and Michele Leonard.
IFAA is a non-profit organization founded in 1988. It is comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and agriculture project members to pursue Ag-related careers. IFAA founders recognized that Iowa’s young people are the future of agriculture in Iowa and that an important way to support and retain Iowa’s future Agleaders is to provide financial support to those young people interested in Ag-careers.
IFAA’s primary programs are the Sale of Champions, which is done in conjunction with the annual Iowa State Fair, and the Winner’s Circle Scholarship and Awards program. More than $7,678,075 has been generated since 1988 for 1,868 Winner’s Circle Scholarships, 1,289 Performance and Carcass Awards and 392 Sale of Champions livestock exhibitors.
For more information about IFAA and its role in supporting the Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions and the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program, contact Harold Hodson at 515-290-8875.
For additional information visit www. iowastatefair.org/partici pate/competition/sale-ofchampions/