LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Farm Bureau (LCFB) Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the 2013 scholarship recipients.

The LCFB Scholarship Committee reviewed numerous applications and chose two local students who best met the eligibility requirements.

The LCFB Scholarship Program was organized to give financial aid to Lake County residents who show a desire to pursue a career in the agricultural industry.

The scholarships are awarded annually and are based upon academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, determination, leadership skills, and a commitment to study agriculture.

Bonnie McCallister of Kelseyville is one of the scholarship recipients. She will be graduating from Kelseyville High School where she has received numerous honors and awards while holding a variety of positions in FFA.

McCalliser also has been active in volleyball, track, basketball and K-CORPS. Her immediate academic plans include attending either Santa Rosa Junior College or Cuesta College.

Her long range goal is to transfer to a university where she will study ag business and political science. She is interested in pursuing a career in ag law and policy. She is the daughter of Jeff and Donelle McCallister of Kelseyville.

Lindee Mae Jones of Middletown also will be receiving a scholarship. Jones graduated from Middletown High School in 2012 where she received numerous scholastic achievement and FFA awards.

She is currently attending Shasta Community College where she has been working on the college farm and participating in the Ag & Natural Resources Committee, the Environmental Horticulture Club and Farm Bureau. She also was selected to participate on the Shasta College collegiate team.

Her plans are to earn an AA degree before transferring to a four year university. Her current career goal is to become a licensed pest control advisor. She is the daughter of Michael and Karen Jones of Middletown.

McCallister and Jones will receive recognition from LCFB at the upcoming annual meeting and dinner scheduled for July 18. In addition, both girls will receive a certificate at their respective awards night’s celebrations.