Tehama County Cattlemen award the Ron S. Knight Memorial Scholarship. The community lost a
leader with the sudden death of Ron Knight on May 19, 2000.
Ron started his U.C, Cooperative Extension career in Solano County in 1957. He moved to Tulare
County as 4-H Youth Advisor in 1964 and was appointed county Director/Livestock Advisor for
Tehama County in 1972. Ron held that position until retirement in 1991. His thirty-four year career
resulted in significant achievements for livestock producers.
Following retirement from the University of California, Ron was active in livestock and community
organizations. Ron was treasurer for the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association, and treasurer for
the Tehama District Junior Livestock Committee. He was a Tehama County Farm Bureau Director
and a member of the Red bluff Bull and Gelding Sale Committee.
In 1984, the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association recognized Ron for his livestock work with
their “Man of the Year” award. The Tehama District Fairgrounds 4-H building was recently renamed
the “Ron Knight Youth Ag Center”.
In memory of Ron Knight, the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association initiated a scholarship in the
amount of $1000 Dollars. The first scholarship award went to Chris McClain 2001/2002, Casey
Hendricks received the 2002/2003 award and Nicki Humphrey, Trisha Andersen & Wendy Bruce
each received the scholarship in 2003/2004. This year three $1000 scholarships will be awarded The
selected candidate must pursue a major in an agricultural or Ag related course of study with the in-
tention of earning a Bachelor or higher degree. Selection is based upon demonstrating high school
achievement, community activity and work experience. Successful applicants must demonstrate a
combination of great promise and a desire to work in Northern California following graduation.
APPLY
PAST RECIPIENTS
2015 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Steve McCarthyRecipientCareer GoalsAbigail Brown, Red BluffAnimal ScienceZack Pritchard, Corning Ag EngineeringEmily Andreini, Red BluffAnimal Science/Ag Com.Savannah Miller, CorningAnimal ScienceWill Macdonald, Red BluffAg Business/Ag ScienceBailey Brownfield, Red BluffAg Business
2014 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Steve McCarthyRecipientCareer GoalsBailey Brownfield, Red BluffFarming OperationMega Didio, Red BluffAg EngineerCorey Carpenter, Red BluffProfessor & Business OwnerTaylor Collins, Red BluffAg Ultrasound Tech Stacy Stroing, Red BluffLarge Animal VeterinarianJase Northup, Los MolinosLarge Animal VeterinarianEmily Andrieni, Red BluffSustainable Ag Professor
2013 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Steve ZaneRecipientCareer GoalsCorey Caprenter, Red BluffAg ProfessorBrooke Hencratt, VinaLarge Animal VeterinarianStacy Stroing, Red BluffLarge Animal VeterinarianBailey Brownfield, Red BluffAg Business/Farming Operation Savannah Miller, CorningLarge Animal VeterinarianSarah Brown, Red BluffAg Teacher/FFA Advisor
2012 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Steve McCarthyRecipientCareer GoalsCorey Caprenter, Red BluffAg ProfessorShirlyn Robley, Los Molinos Dorinda Walker, CorningEmily Andreini, Red BluffAnimal Science/Ag Com.Timothy Hofman, Corning Rose Petros, Red BluffBrooke Hencratt, Los MolinosStacy Stroing, Red BluffLarge Animal Veterinarian
2011 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Chris MarencoRecipientCareer GoalsJamie Carter, FlournoyAg Instructor Casey Dykier, Red BluffRangeland Mgmt. & Grazing Sys. Brooke Hencratt, VinaVeterinarianCorey Carpenter, Red Bluff Ag Professor & Livestock Owner
2010 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Chris MarencoRecipientCareer GoalsEmily Andreini, Red BluffAnimal Genetics Researcher Kenny Brewer, Los MolinosAgricultural Attorney Kim Stackhouse, ReddingAnimal Agriculture Nicki Humphrey, CorningOwn Veterinary Practice Jamie Carter, CorningAg InstructorBrook Hencratt, Los MolinosVeterinarian
2009 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Tony TurriRecipientCareer GoalsEmily Andreini, Red BluffAnimal Genetics Researcher Jamie Carter, CorningAg InstructorJamie Marron, OrlandBA: Ag Teacher Kaylia Conrad, Red BluffNicki Humphrey, CorningOwn Veterinary Practice
2008 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Tony TurriRecipientCareer GoalsAdam Andreini, Red BluffBA: Ag Teacher Brent Bickley, CorningAgricultural Attorney Jamie Carter, CorningBA: Ag Teacher Drew Rogers, CorningBS: Ag Business Jamie Marron, OrlandBA: Ag Teacher
2007 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Matt PritchardRecipientCareer GoalsNicki Humphrey, CorningVeterinary MedicineRussell Pitter, Los MolinosBS Agricultural EngineeringMyriah Jordan, Red BluffBA Ag Teacher Brianna Johnson, Red BluffBS: Ag Business
2006 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Matt PritchardRecipientCareer GoalsCallie Borror, TehamaAg Business Roger Christianson, Red BluffMasters in Ag Education Jessica Moore, Red BluffMasters in Veterinary Medicine Jared Parker, Red BluffBS: Ag Business Kari Resch, Paynes CreekBS: Ag & Animal Sciences
2005 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Wally RoneyRecipientCareer GoalsJosh Davy, Red BluffMasters: Animal Biology Valerie George, Red BluffBS: Ag Science&Animal Science Shelby Lehor/Redamonti RBBS: Ag Business & Intl. Trade Bryce Borror, TehamaBS:Ag Business & Animal Sc.
2004 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Wally RoneyRecipientCareer GoalsDallice Woods, VinaAg CommunicationsColby Camacho, CoalingaAg Business Nina Violetti, Red BluffAnimal Science
2003 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Fred HamiltonRecipientCareer GoalsNicki Humphrey, FlournoyAnimal Science Wendy Bruce, Los MolinosVeterinary Medicine Trisha Andersen, VinaAg Business
2002 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Fred HamiltonRecipientCareer GoalsCasey Hendricks, Vina
2001 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Hank PritchardRecipientCareer GoalsChris McClain, CorningAg Business Major
2016 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Chad AmenRecipientCareer GoalsBailey Brownfield, Red BluffAg BusinessWill Macdonald, Red BluffAg Business/Ag ScienceCarson LewisSavannah Miller, CorningAnimal ScienceDaphe NandinoJase Northup
2017 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Chad AmenRecipientCareer GoalsWill Macdonald, Red BluffAg Business/Ag ScienceNicole TomasilloWayde HendersonMadison McCarthyKegan Richards Mahlon Owens
2018 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Ron HumphreyRecipientCareer GoalsWayde Henderson, West ValleyCattle Prod. / Rangeland Mgnt.Reed Pritchard, Red BluffAg Ed. & LeadershipMadison McCartyWill Macdonald, Red BluffAg Business/Ag ScienceKegan Richards, Red BluffAg & Livestock Production
2019 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Ron HumphreyRecipientCareer GoalsWayde Henderson, West ValleyCattle Prod. / Rangeland Mgnt.Reed Pritchard, Red BluffAg Ed. & LeadershipTanner Durst, Red BluffAg Business/RancherWill Macdonald, Red BluffAg Business/Ag ScienceKegan Richards, Red BluffAg & Livestock ProductionStephanie Mills, Red BluffAg Teacher
Applications are due by: Friday, April 24th, 2020 by 5pm
2020 Recipients
Cattlemen’s President - Mike McCluskeyRecipientCareer GoalsTC Drury, Red Bluff HighAg EngineeringReed Pritchard, Red BluffAg Business/Animal ScienceMegan Snodgrass, Red BluffAg SciencesTrace Lawrence, Red BluffAg BusinessAlex Diaz, West ValleyAg BusinessStephanie Mills, Red BluffAg Teacher