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Follow on Google News | Two Local Students Win Viticulture Scholarship from the Independent Grape Growers of the Paso RoblesIGGPRA, an association dedicated to the advancement of superior wine grape growing, has announced its two local scholarship winners
By: Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Ar Scholarship winner Adam Hinrichs, recent graduate of Templeton High School, will study Agricultural Engineering at Cal Lutheran beginning September 2014. Hinrichs has been an active participant in the National FFA Organization for the last four years, showing market goats and speaking about agricultural issues at local fairs. Scholarship winner Linda Jaimez, aPaso Robles nativeand current fourth year viticulture major at Fresno State University, is studying to become a vineyard manager and hopes to return to the Paso Robles community to work in the industry after graduation. “Our 2014 scholarship award winners embody the goals and ideals of IGGPRA,” says Bob Fonarow, IGGPRA Scholarship Committee Chairman. “Our body of 200 plus IGGPRA members have made these scholarships possible. On behalf of all of our members and the Board of Directors, we wish these viticulture students the very best of good luck.” IGGPRA initiated its viticulture scholarship program in 2012. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and financial need. Students interested in applying for scholarships may contact IGGPRA Scholarship Committee Chair Bob Fonarow at (805) 857-4400 for an application. For more information about IGGPRA visit www.iggpra.com. For media inquiries, please call AR & Co. PR & Marketing at (805) 239-4443 or email pr@arandcompany.com. The Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA) is dedicated to the advancement of superior wine grape growing in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area, the largest and fastest-growing wine appellation in California and the home to a distinct variety of soils, micro-climates, and grape varietals. Through our online marketplace (http://www.pasorobleswinegrapes.com/ End
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