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Agricultural producers and their supporters filled the hall last week at the Cheyenne County’s Ag Social, one of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce’s most popular events each year.

Highlighting the event was the presentation of the Chamber’s Agribusiness Scholarships. Each year the Chamber presents two scholarships to deserving high school students who plan to further their education in agriculture. The scholarships, one for $1,000 and one for $500 are awarded by the Chamber’s Ag Committee.

To apply, students tell the Committee why they are pursuing a career in agriculture, and...