Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship

09/28/2026

Get a partner and support another special scholarship!

Come out and join us for the Rick Haines Memorial Co****le Tournament at the Coshocton County Fair!

Sunday, October 4 at 2 PM
📍 Outside the Dairy Barn
💰 $25 per team
🏆 $150 payout to the winning team!

Teams must register by October 3.

For more information or to register, contact Dakota Seitz at 740-502-6754.

Grab a partner and come compete for the win!

09/27/2026

Well it’s easy to say the 3rd annual chicken dinner was a success. We did 416 dinners and sold out in a little over 2 hours! None of this will be possible without all our volunteers and the amazing community we are blessed to live in! We can’t wait to be able to give out more scholarships to such an incredible and supportive community! Until next year! Stay tuned to what surprise Amy and a I have for you next year!

We would also like to thank Megan from Megan Thompson Photography for taking pictures for our event! Feel free to see some of the behind the scene of the dinner!

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09/24/2026

09/23/2026

🔥YES, the Chicken Dinner is STILL ON!!🔥

I’ve been asked many times today if we’re still having our chicken dinner, and our answer is YES! We’re excited to host our 3rd Annual Chicken Dinner at the Coshocton County Fairgrounds in the Ridgewood Eat Stand and we can’t wait to see everyone there!

Thank you for your continuous support. We’re truly blessed to live in such a loving and supportive community!

Come hungry… See y’all this Sunday!!

08/29/2026

Is it really that time of year again already!!

🍗 3rd Annual Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship Chicken Dinner! 🍗

We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship Chicken Dinner!

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM OR SOLD OUT
📍 Coshocton County Fairgrounds – Ridgewood Food Stand

Come out and enjoy a delicious homemade meal while helping us continue Austin’s legacy and support students through the Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship!

🍽️ Each meal includes:
• ½ Chicken
• Homemade Noodles
• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Dessert
• Water

Bring your family and friends, grab a great meal, and help us make a difference in Austin’s memory. We hope to see you there! ❤️

08/18/2026

Congratulations to the founder and chief of the Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship!

We would like to announce that the Ridgewood FFA has yet another National FFA Proficiency Finalist! Wade Thompson has been selected as a top 4 in the NATION in the area of Service Learning. He will go through another interview to determine the National Winner that will be presented at the National FFA Convention later this Fall. Many community members know of his ongoing participation and leadership dealing with the Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship. We congratulate Wade and all people in the community that have helped with or participated in any of the scholarship activities.

07/27/2026

Our 2025 scholarship winner from Ridgewood!

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Brynn Waters 🌟

We're proud to recognize Brynn Waters from Coshocton County, Ohio, for her contributions as a Farm Bureau intern.

Brynn is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky, where she is an active member of Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority and the Agribusiness Club. Her involvement on campus reflects her passion for agriculture, leadership, and serving the agricultural community.

During her internship, Brynn has supported a variety of projects, including managing social media, assisting with Muskingum County Fair activities, and helping with outreach and daily operations. Through these experiences, she has strengthened her skills in communications, event planning, and agricultural advocacy while gaining valuable insight into the work Farm Bureau does to support Ohio's farmers and rural communities.

Brynn's professionalism, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm have made her a valued member of our team. We appreciate her dedication throughout her internship and wish her continued success as she completes her degree and pursues a career in agriculture.

07/26/2026

** More pictures on the next post.

We had an awesome day for our poker run. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the run, those who came to check out the raffle items , the committee members for their months of planning and preparing, those who volunteered to help keep things running smoothly today and everyone who graciously opened their farms and businesses as stops. We cannot begin to tell you how much your support of our scholarship means to us. And thank you again to all our sponsors and raffle item donors that help make this event possible. Congratulations to Brock Horn for having the winning poker hand and to Vikki Jay McGinnis for winning the trivia/scavenger hunt. We hope you all had a great time and plan to join us next year. If you have suggestions for next year's location within Coshocton County please let us know. Again we thank you for supporting the Austin Yoder Memorial Scholarship!

07/25/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!! COME JOIN US AT MCELWEE PARK IN NEW CASTLE FOR THE POKER RUN AND RAFFLE!!! IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A RIDE AND WE HAVE SOME AMAZING RAFFLE ITEMS. HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE IN AUSTIN'S MEMORY. SEE YOU THERE!!

04/10/2026

Get your tickets for this beautiful quilt and support a great group of young adults!