(Annual Scholarship Fundraiser)....Traditionally it has been a BBQ event.
That will not happen, due to the COVID pandemic. This year the Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association is accepting donations. The Imperial County Farm Burau is also awarding scholarships this year. The scholarships are being awardd to students pursuing a career in the agricultural industry. Applications ar being accepted by the IVVGA and the Fam Bureau. Applications for the Scholarships ar available at the Farm Bureau and IVVGA websties. For the Farm Burau, applications must be submitted by April 9. For the Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association, the deadline is April 16. Last year the IVVGA awarded 12 scholarships. The local Farm Bueau awarded over $56,000 in scholarships.