New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau (NMF&LB) annually awards recipients a $1,000 scholarship to attend a university, community college, trade, or vocational school of their choice. Awardees’ immediate family must be current members of NMF&LB. See below for information about this year's winners!

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Nadya Neparko Nadya is an accomplished scholar and leader, actively involved in 4-H and her Homeschool Co-op Program. She contributes to NMSU’s STEAM summer programs and serves as a New Mexico State STEAM Ambassador. In 2023, she interned at UTEP and co-authored a peer-reviewed article in the Journals of Materials Science. Her family has been proud Farm Bureau members for 14 years.

Ty Kinman Representing four generations of Farm Bureau membership, Ty serves as Vice President of Elida’s National Honor Society, Student Council, and his Senior Class. He's also the editor of the school’s Publications Team, a varsity Academic Team member, and an active participant in the Kenna Community Church.

Natalie Smith From Harding County, Natalie leads the county’s 4-H Livestock Judging and Skillathon teams, which secured first place at the 2024 NM 4-H State Conference. She's an active member of both 4-H and FFA, participates in volleyball, track, and cross-country, and serves on her student council. Her ranching family has been involved with Farm Bureau for 14 years.

Belita Martinez Belita brings over a decade of 4-H involvement, including leadership roles as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Rio Arriba County 4-H Council. She has competed at state and national levels and was named the 2024 Northern New Mexico Fair and Rodeo Queen. Her family has been Farm Bureau members for 20 years.