Emma Hinz of Humboldt, Sask. won the top prize
By Diego Flammini
Staff Writer
Farms.com
Four Saskatchewan high school students won scholarships to help fund their future ag education.
Students across the province submitted essays or video projects documenting their food stories as part of the 2018 Agriculture Student Scholarship contest.
The contest shows the next generation of Saskatchewan farmers is ready to contribute to the industry, said Lyle Stewart, Minister of Agriculture.
“The future of our industry relies on dedicated, inspiring young individuals,” he said in a statement yesterday. “This year, there was no shortage of outstanding applicants deserving of this award.”
The winning entry came from a young Humboldt, Sask. farmer.
“I grew up on my family farm,” Emma Hinz told Northeast Now today. “My dad is a grain farmer and so my whole life I was exposed to the agriculture industry.”
Hinz grew up with Type I diabetes and celiac disease. She used her essay to explain how technology in food impacts the way people eat. Her essay also discusses how she hopes to help people understand the truth behind farming.
Her essay earned her the top prize of $4,000, which she will use to earn a degree in Agriculture and Animal BioScience at the University of Saskatchewan.
Three other young farmers received prizes of $2,000 for their entries.
Crystal Daniel from Avonlea, Sask. gives viewers a tour of her family cattle operation and explains everybody’s role and how they use technology to keep an eye on the cows.
She will be attending Lakeland College this fall in the Animal Science and Technology program.
Kati Culbertson from near Redvers, Sask. produced a video that shows how modern ag impacts animal safety.
She will be attending the University of Saskatchewan to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.
And Laura Carruthers from Frenchman Butte wrote an essay describing sitting down for a meal and understanding where each of the ingredients came from.
She will use her scholarship to attend the University of Saskatchewan.
Emma Hinz/Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture photo