David and Martha Hein Agriculture Scholarship
Continuing the Legacy of Agriculture in Farmington, CT
Farmington, CT has long been an agricultural town and the Hein family has been part of that for the last 200 years. In 2019 David Hein was injured and has been unable to continue farming. The farming torch was passed to Jennifer Villa, owner of Farmington Farm Truck in October of 2020. Jennifer now owns the farm and continues to grow on this historic piece of agricultural land. Jennifer wanted to recognize David Hein, his wife Martha and the Hein family for their agricultural contributions and their farming legacy.
A $500 scholarship is awarded each May to a Farmington High School graduating senior.
2021 Winner - Samantha Erickson. Samantha is going to a university focusing on environmental science and specifically cleaner water and soils. "Although I can't predict where I'll be in 10 years, this is what I see: I'm working in the farm fields, standing in streams, digging in the soil and conducting research - doing whatever I can to make sure these resources are available and healthy for everyone." Samantha Erickson
2024 Winner - Marissa Williams. Marissa is a biology major. "Lack of food and good nutrition can lead to several poor health effects, and as a result, it is crucial that I continue to work closely with agricultural organizations to allow for more healthy and nutritional food to be shared for the betterment of those in society."
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a Farmington High School senior.
Interested applicants should fill out application below and include an essay about why they are interested in agriculture and what they hope to work towards in their agricultural pursuits.
Mail the application and essay to:
Farmington Farm Truck
303 Meadow Road
Farmington, CT 06032
Include your name, address and phone number.
Essays due by April 30th, 2023.
Recipient will be chosen by scholarship review committee by May 15th, 2023.
Scholarship provided by sales of Hein Farm herbs, Farm Truck/Hein Farm ornament, Hein farm calendar and donations from Farmington Farm Truck.