AMES, Iowa – A $500 scholarship has been awarded to a Tama County 4-H member. Jacob Benda, Toledo, received a Pioneer Community College 4-H Scholarship sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

Benda, a nine-year 4-H member, is the son of Brad and Carolyn Benda. He has served as president, vice-president and secretary of his 4-H club. Benda has participated most actively in the livestock project areas. He has participated in County 4-H Council.

"My 4-H experience has given me the opportunity to work and grow in areas that I love: agriculture and livestock," Benda said. "My family has been farming for four generations, and I hope to be the fifth."

Benda, a recent graduate of South Tama County High School, plans to attend North Iowa Area Community College to study agriculture.

For more information about 4-H, contact the county office of Iowa State University Extension.

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