Celebrating Your Impact

These stories are about our donors and their impact -- both immediate and everlasting. Impact on CFAES scholarship, research and community outreach.

Although these gifts occurred during our most recent campaign, there is never a bad time to help the college with a donation.

The Catapadale Bristol Dairy Scholarship

The Delbart "Bud" Byg Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Donald H. and Jane E. Schriver Make a Difference 4-H Endowment Fund 

The George R. and Genevieve Gist Endowed Chair in Ohio State University Extension

The Mount Family Scholarship Fund

The Pat and Bobby Moser Study Abroad Scholarship Fund

The Pursch Family Memorial Fund 

The Winfough Estates Gift

The Catapadale Bristol Dairy Scholarship

Students of Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute will benefit from The Catalpadale Bristol Dairy Scholarship (#315439), established this year by a gift from Lois H. and John W. Douglass. The fund is providing tuition and fees for those focusing on degrees in dairy or dairy production and management, with a preference given to ATI students from Wayne County.

Scholarship Recipient Kyle Daughtery

Kyle Daughtery currently farms with his father and grandfather where they raise 1,400 acres of crops and milk 120 cows in a 46 year-old double four parlor. He wants to expand the dairy to 240 cows and the family is thinking about implementing robots in the operation.

Kyle was in 4-H for 8 years where he showed hogs at the fair. He also served as treasurer twice, Vice President, and President of the club. He was an active member of his church youth group for 5 years. Kyle helps out with ag day promotions that local farmers put together in town every year called First Farm Fridays. He also talks about farm safety and to people who have lost limbs or are going to lose a limb and tries to show them how well he gets along which helps keep them cope.

“I was blown away when I got the letter. The scholarship is almost half my tuition for the year. This scholarship will allow me to focus on my classes and really take advantage of them instead of having to worry about paying my tuition. Then after my two years at ATI I can return home and fulfill my goal of expanding the family farm.

I don't think I could thank my donors enough. I can always remember driving past their farm when I was younger and was blown away at the size of it. There was a time when I thought I want to be as big as them but as I grew I figured out what all it took to be that big and I didn't want to deal with it all. I'm very impressed with people who can run operations of that size and I hope to be as good of a manager as them someday.”

-Sarah A. Johnson (senior, agricultural communication)

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The Delbert "Bud" Byg Endowed Scholarship Fund

In January, Vicky and Krishan Joshi established the Delbert “Bud” Byg Endowed Scholarship Fund (#641018) to honor her father’s belief that individuals with international perspectives create a healthier and more peaceful world.

Dr. Byg was an ag engineering professor who conducted extension work. He later forged and helped develop the Indo-American Partnership, a collaborative effort among universities in the United States and India in the Punjab during the mid-20th century.

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The Donald H. and Jane E. Schriver Make a Difference 4-H Endowment Fund 

The Donald H. and Jane E. Schriver Make a Difference 4-H Endowment Fund (646404), was established October 29, 2010, by the Board of Trustees of The Ohio State University in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors of The Ohio State University Foundation, with gifts from Donald H. (BS 1969 Agricultural Economics) and Jane E. Schriver (BS 1972 Human Nutrition).

The annual distribution from this fund will be used to provide program support for Ohio 4-H Youth Development. Expenditures shall be approved by the assistant director for OSU Extension – 4-H Youth Development.

For a couple of years, when the “Capital Challenge” event in cooperation with Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Ohio FFA was initiated, the entire earnings were used to help support the 4-H share of the cost. Cassie Anderson, 4-H Educator in Hancock County has been the 4-H representative in this planning group. Part of the support for the 2016 Capital Challenge will come from the earnings again this year.

However, this past year part of the earnings were also used to support the day-long meeting of our 4-H Specialists with the Extension Education and Research Area (EERA) 4-H Program Leaders.  EERAs were initiated in 2009, and in 2012 the annual meeting of the 4-H Specialists and the 4-H EERA Program Leaders began. In September of each year the meeting is held to summarize programming for the current year, but more so, to plan for the next year.  The 4-H EERA Program Leaders organize meetings of the 4-H Professionals within their own EERAs to plan area-wide events, share materials and ideas, and network.  

-Sarah A. Johnson (senior, agricultural communication)

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The George R. and Genevieve Gist Endowed Chair in Ohio State University Extension 

Thanks to their gift in 2004, The George R. and Genevieve Gist Endowed Chair in Ohio State University Extension (#642532), enabled the establishment of Youth Beat Radio, a program produced by students from Ohio State, central Ohio high schools and youth groups to begin as a leadership development initiative in 2009. This program gives young people a chance to share their perspective with the community over the radio. It is intended for audiences of all ages and aims to bring a diverse grouping of subjects to light. The show is sponsored by the School of Environment and Natural Resources, so topics regarding environmental issues are discussed frequently. 

Students that are involved with the show receive a unique learning and career development experience. They have the opportunity to develop skills in communication, leadership, teamwork and technology. Preparation of shows involves planning, writing, interviewing, editing and collaboration. 

“The show is unique in its approach to youth development, engaging youth in their neighborhoods and community, promoting positive activities of youth, and creating shows that can benefit listeners of all ages.  Additional resources can help to expand the show to more schools and youth organizations and promote the show more widely,” said Dr. Kristi Lekies, associate professor in the School of Environment and Natural Resources.

The show airs every Monday on the community radio station WCRS LP 102.1 and 98.3 FM.

“Youth Beat really taught me how much editing and fine detail goes into making a show. It's all about planning. It really forced me to be detailed and accurate,” said Maddie Graham, senior, communication.

-Sarah A. Johnson (senior, agricultural communication)

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The Mount Family Scholarship Fund

Family and friends of John T. Mount made donations that helped establish The Mount Family Study Abroad Scholarship Fund (#645065) in his memory.
 
Dr. Mount was a beloved Ohio State administrator and faculty member in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences who dedicated himself to the university and generations of its students for decades.
 
"John Mount's impact on Ohio and Ohio State are immeasurable. His efforts have provided Ohio State with the ability to transform society in communities across the state, the nation and the world by developing the next generation of leaders," Dr. Bruce A. McPheron, vice president for agricultural administration and CFAES dean, said at the time of Dr. Mount's  passing. Dr. McPheron is currently serving as interim executive vice president and provost of the university.
 
Dr. Mount was also very involved with 4-H and was elected into its national hall of fame in 2005
 

Since its establishment in 2014, the Mount Family Study Abroad Scholarship Fund has assisted 12 scholarship recipients on their Study Abroad trips.

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The Pat and Bobby Moser Study Abroad Scholarship Fund

A gift from Pat and Dr. Bobby Moser, retired dean of the college, established The Pat and Bobby Moser Family Study Abroad Scholarship Fund (#645044) in 2014.
Dr. Moser served as dean for nearly 20 years. He also was executive dean of The Ohio State University’s professional colleges and served as vice president for university outreach from 2001-08.
The Pat and Bobby Moser Study Abroad Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to five recipients in the past two years.
 

The Pursch Family Memorial Fund

A gift from Dr. Bill Pursch and his wife, Lenore, in 2011 established the Pursch Family Memorial Fund (#645940) to honor their daughters, Wendy L. Pursch Stolfo and Heidi A. Pursch Yarberry. The fund has awarded scholarships to seven recipients in the past five years., all for Study Abroad trips.

Scholarship Recipient Jessica Stacy

Jessica, of Castalia, Ohio in Erie County, is a junior in Sustainable Plant Systems with a specialization in Agronomy. With this course of study, she is developing knowledge necessary to advise farmers of the best practices to use on their farm. She enjoys the retail division of agriculture because it allows her to work directly with growers.

She is currently involved in Alpha Zeta Partners, the Mount Leadership Society Scholars, CFAES Peer Mentors, the Crops & Soils Club and Alpha Sigma Upsilon Sorority.

Early this January, she traveled to Ireland with the Human and Animal Interactions study abroad program. “My experiences in Ireland were incredible,” she said.  When she mentions ‘Study Abroad’ to anyone, a conversation is sparked immediately. Traveling abroad fuels her passion to eventually pursue a career in sales. “It gives me insight into animal production and different facets of agriculture.”

Observing how other countries function differently and diversity among cultures intrigues Jessica. “Without your generous donation, I would not have been able to study in Ireland. The trip helped me develop both professionally and academically. For that, I am forever grateful.” 

-Sarah A. Johnson (senior, agricultural communication)

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The Winfough Estates Gift

In 2014, the estates of Geraldine and Arthur Winfough Jr. committed a $2.8 million gift to the college. Their generosity benefited CFAES students in general, as it kick-started construction of the new Library and Student Success Center. In addition, the gift helped establish three endowed funds that support Pickaway County students and OSU Extension there:

​“It just makes our job better,” Pickaway County Extension Director Mike Estadt said.  “We get exposed to new ideas to bring back and adopt to our community. Having that revenue source is nice and can share it amongst all of our staff and faculty.”

​Thanks to the fund, a new position has been created for an extension educator specializing in community development, Estadt said. The educator will collaborate with Pickaway County schools, the Pickaway County Educational Service Center, Pickaway HELPS, local businesses, economic development groups and others.

The goal is to develop a comprehensive approach to enhancing community activities that promote STEM education for youth.

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