Bright Feeds Awards Scholarship to Southington Student
- Bright Feeds
- 5 hours ago
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Editor's note: the following is a press release from Bright Feeds.
Bright Feeds, a Connecticut-based agricultural feed manufacturer, has awarded the Bright Feeds Animal Science Scholarship to Southington High School student Liliana DiMauro in recognition of her dedication, leadership, and excellence in animal science and agricultural education.
The scholarship reflects Bright Feeds’ support for agricultural science programs at Southington High School, which has a long standing reputation for preparing students for careers in agriculture, animal science, and agribusiness.
“Liliana represents the next generation of leaders in agriculture,” said Jonathan Fife, Chief Executive Officer of Bright Feeds. “Her academic excellence, hands-on experience, and leadership in FFA make her exceptionally deserving of this scholarship. Supporting students pursuing agriculture-related careers helps strengthen both our industry and the communities we serve.”
Liliana has distinguished herself through active involvement in the National FFA Organization, where she serves as the chapter Student Advisor and has earned the Charter Oak Degree, the highest level of achievement awarded by the Connecticut FFA. She will attend Morehead State University this fall to study veterinary science.
“This scholarship will have a meaningful impact on Liliana as she takes the next step in her academic career,” said Owen McLaughlin, Director of the Southington Regional Agriculture Program. “Support from local partners like Bright Feeds strengthens our program and continues to elevate opportunities for students in our community to pursue careers in agriculture and animal science.”
Beyond her involvement with FFA, Liliana has maintained a high honors GPA and is active in the National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society. She is also an active participant in the Women in Science and Engineering (W.I.S.E.) Club, reflecting her strong interest in STEM and animal science.
About Bright Feeds
Bright Feeds is pioneering new approaches to addressing food system challenges through innovative feed manufacturing. The company converts surplus food streams into high-quality livestock feed. Since launching its Berlin facility in 2022, Bright Feeds has partnered with leading agricultural producers to meet rising feed demand, provides lower cost feed for farmers, and continues to invest in local communities.
