Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist<\/p>\n
Six students received the 2026 Jana Middleton Memorial Scholarship from Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).<\/p>\n
Each student received a $500 scholarship, for a total of $3,000 awarded through TFB\u2019s scholarship program.<\/p>\n
The recipients are:<\/p>\n
Chayce Campbell, District 2, Hale County
\nKaden Gordillo, District 4, Tarrant County
\nMakaylie Williams, District 8, Coryell County
\nKaylee Abercrombie, District 9, Hardin County
\nCooper LeBlanc, District 9, Houston County
\nBen Reitan, District 9, Rusk County<\/p>\n
The scholarship honors Middleton, a former TFB field representative in the Texas Panhandle who passed away in April 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She spent 19 years with TFB and left a lasting impact on countless youth and Farm Bureau members across the state. She was especially passionate about TFB youth programs and encouraging young people to get involved in agriculture and Farm Bureau.<\/p>\n
\u201cJana had a heart for TFB youth programs and for making every student feel welcome and encouraged,\u201d Dr. Clarissa Darby, TFB Youth Outreach coordinator, said.\u00a0\u201cHer legacy continues through this scholarship and the students who carry that same passion for agriculture into their future careers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Middleton was instrumental in youth programs like TFB\u2019s Student Success Series that helps young students grow in agriculture and leadership.<\/p>\n
TFB established the memorial scholarship to continue Middleton\u2019s commitment to supporting the next generation.<\/p>\n
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have completed all four programs available through TFB\u2019s Student Success Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n For questions related to scholarships, contact\u00a0youthactivities@txfb.org<\/a>\u00a0or call 254-751-2258.<\/p>\n