The Henry C. Gardiner Scholarship is designed for Kansas State University (K-State) students with animal sciences and industry as their major who plan to make a difference in the future of the beef industry.
Out of 10 candidates representing 11 states, five students were chosen as recipients.
Colton Ivers, Austin, MN, is a junior and a member of the K-State meats judging team. Colton plans to return to his family’s farm and grow their seedstock operation.
Katie Lybarger, Garnett, KS, is a junior and also a member of the K-State meats judging team. Katie plans to pursue a master’s degree in meat science.
Abbey Schiefelbein, Kimball, MN, is a junior majoring in food science. Abbey plans to work in research and development helping to create more nutritious and affordable food, thereby decreasing food insecurity.
Annie Schoetmer, Batesville, IN, is a senior planning to pursue her master’s in meat science. Her interests and experience have influenced her decision to focus on developing more palatable lamb protein products.
Hannah Williams, Kearney, NE, is a junior meat science major. Hannah was raised on her family’s generational Hereford operation and has diverse interests ranging from animal health in the cattle feeding sector to meat science research.
