Marleigh Mann from Lloydminster wrote an essay about the future of sustainable agriculture, promoting innovation and building public trust. Marleigh received a $6,000 scholarship for her post-secondary education.

Three $3,000 scholarships were awarded to the  runners-up—Katie Moyle from Hanley, Madalynn Anderson of Rosetown and Claire Wever from Llodyminster.

All four will be attending the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and bioresources. Their fields of study will range from animal health and welfare to agribusiness and agricultural sciences.