ROSS RICHARDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Ross Richardson, a Wyoming-native born in Sheridan, was dedicated to the state’s agriculture. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in crop science in 1961 and a master’s degree in agronomy in 1965 from the University of Wyoming. He served Wyoming agriculture as a crop science instructor, superintendent of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, UW research scientist, and Wyoming Seed Certification Center director. Through 4-H and FFA activities, Ross guided many Wyoming youth to successful careers in agriculture. The scholarship was endowed by contributions from Ross’s family and friends and the Wyoming Certified Seed Growers.