By Scout Nelson
The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) has awarded scholarships to several students pursuing degrees in agriculture and livestock-related fields. The awards recognize academic achievement and support the development of future leaders in the agricultural industry.
Two Kansas State University students received the GoBob America’s Ranch Equipment $1,000 Scholarships. Recipients include Michaela Wasson of Dresden and Derek Wurtz of Seneca, both of whom will be sophomores at K-State.
Funding for these scholarships was generated through the auction of a GoBob hay feeder at the 2025 Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Convention & Expo. GoBob America’s Ranch Equipment supplies a range of farm and ranch products, including fencing materials, gates, corrals, and heavy-duty equipment.
KLF also awarded Hampel Oil/Mobil Delvac $1,000 Scholarships to Braxon Blackwood of Sublette and Jaiden Pfannenstiel of Hays. Blackwood will be a junior at Kansas State University, while Pfannenstiel will be a senior at Fort Hays State University.
The scholarships were made possible through a contribution from Hampel Oil, a family-owned business with multiple locations across Kansas. The company continues to support agricultural education through its partnership with KLF.
Additionally, Jenna Gengler of Beloit received the Grass & Grain $1,500 Scholarship. A student at Kansas State University, Gengler was selected through a scholarship program funded by an auction at the 2025 KLA Convention & Expo.
These scholarship awards reflect KLF’s ongoing commitment to supporting students and strengthening the future of Kansas agriculture and livestock production.
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