PLYMOUTH — A 2023 Plymouth High School graduate, now studying at The Ohio State University, will receive a Darwin Bryan Scholarship from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
The foundation has announced more than $75,500 in scholarships to students across Ohio, honoring them for academic effort, community engagement and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education or scientific research.
Sarah Hoak, majoring in sustainable agriculture and minoring in agribusiness at OSU, was one of seven students selected for the Darwin Bryan Scholarship.
This fund was established in 1985 in honor of Bryan, whose leadership during 37 years of service to the Ohio Farm Bureau inspired rural youth throughout the state.
The fund assists students who have been active in the Farm Bureau’s Youth Program and/or whose parents are Farm Bureau members.
During her high school career, she was involved in FFA, 4-H, Student Council, golf and basketball.
Throughout her years in FFA, she held various leadership positions in her chapter and showed rabbits, goats and broilers at the fair.
According to Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Board President Nathan Brown, the foundation has remained steadfast in its dedication, working to fulfill its mission to inspire and educate future leaders in agriculture.
“As we face growing demands across the food and farming industries, it’s more important than ever to encourage young people to pursue careers in agriculture. Investing in young people through scholarships is one of the most meaningful ways we can shape the future of agriculture,” Brown said.
“These opportunities don’t just ease financial burdens—they open doors, spark ambition and give students the confidence to take bold steps in their agricultural journey. I’m continually inspired by the passion, talent and dedication these students bring. Their commitment to improving Ohio’s agricultural landscape is both impressive and reassuring. We’re proud to support the next generation as they grow into the leaders and innovators our industry needs,” he said.