Two MSU Horticulture Students Awarded Scholarships at Great Lakes EXPO Banquet

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Tye Wittenbach and Tye Thompson both were awarded scholarships at this industry event

Tye Thompson (left) and Tye Wittenbach (right) were awarded industry scholarships
Tye Thompson (left) and Tye Wittenbach (right) were awarded scholarships at the Great Lakes EXPO

Two MSU Horticulture students were awarded scholarships at the Fruit and Vegetable Grower, Farm Market, and Greenhouse Grower Great Lakes EXPO banquet on Dec. 5, 2018.  This industry EXPO featured 70+ educational sessions and workshops over three days, included more than 450 exhibitors in a tradeshow, and over 4,000 attendees. 

Tye Wittenbach (right in picture) is currently a M.S. student working with apples.  He plans to graduate in 2020 and is interested in eventually being an Extension Educator.  Tye Thompson (left in picture) is currently an undergraduate student majoring in Horticultural Science. He runs his own business and is very involved in the Student Horticulture Association.  

 

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