Jed Sidwell

Gill, CO
Rolling Scholarship
$4000

Jed Sidwell will graduate from Platte Valley High School in Kersey and intends to pursue a degree in either Agricultural Economics or Agricultural Business & Management. He is an 11-year member in 4-H and has had success on the local, state, and national levels exhibiting market lambs and steers. Twice he earned market lamb Premier Exhibitor at the National Western Stock Show.

Jed states that his experience on the Weld County Livestock Judging team that recently competed at the national contest at the American Royal has given him the skills and opportunity to be a face to the public for agriculture. Jed has been part of FFA for six years and earned a national silver pin while helping his chapter be recognized as one of the top eight programs in the country.

He is an avid wrestler and was a state-qualifier this past year. Jed has completed many community-service projects through school, 4-H, and his church. His parents are Casey and Clint Sidwell from Gill.

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