Agriculture scholarships available to area high school seniors

Sussex County - The Springfest committee is currently accepting applications from Sussex County high-school seniors interested in pursuing their education in one of the many fields relating to agriculture. Springfest is one the largest flower and garden shows in N.J. In addition to promoting horticulture, the Springfest committee is the annual host of the Agricultural Scholarship Gala, which has raised thousands of dollars for higher education scholarships. Two scholarships will be awarded this year. The winners will be recognized at the tenth Annual Agricultural Scholarship Gala, “A Celebration of Horticulture,” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta. For more information, contact a high-school guidance counselor, call 973-948- 9448, or visit on line at springfestgardenshow.org.