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MVAS Agricultural Grants and the Scholarship Fund

Agricultural Grants

The purpose of the grant program is to assist and perpetuate agriculture on Martha's Vineyard. The society was organized in 1858 and is funded by contributions from its membership as well as annual community events.

The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society announces their fourth annual grant awards. The recipients are: Vineyard Open Land Foundation, Flat Point Poultry, West Tisbury School PTO, Breezy Pines Farm, Kurt Freund, and MV Fiber Farm.

Scholarship Fund

The Martha's Vineyard Agricultural Society has, for many years, offered a scholarship to graduation seniors. Cuching Amusements contributes $3,000.00 annually.

In order to qualify, the student must be pursuing a degree in agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, environmental studies, land conservation, veterinary medicine, culinary arts, or related studies. This year, the scholarships for $1,500.00 each were awarded to 5 Martha's Vineyard Regional High School seniors:

1 Martha's Vineyard Charter School senior for $1,500.00:




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