House of Raeford Empowers Future Leaders with $82,500 in Scholarships

Record Giving Supports Children and Grandchildren of Employees and Contract Farmers

For 12 years, House of Raeford Farms has supported the dreams of students, and this year, we are thrilled to award scholarships to 33 promising individuals, helping them take one step closer to their goals. This is the highest number of recipients in the program’s history.

“Youth development is one of the pillars that upholds the mission of House of Raeford Farms FLOCK, the nonprofit organization that helps oversee this scholarship program,” said Bob Johnson, CEO & Owner of the company.  “Inspiring dependent children and grandchildren of our dedicated employees and contract farmers through education, helps shape future generations.”

Each $2,500 scholarship award reflects a selection process that considers academic excellence, leadership qualities, involvement in school and community activities, honors, work experience, and personal statements of goals and aspirations.

House of Raeford proudly congratulates the following 2025 scholarship recipients and celebrates their impending academic journeys:

• Isabell Hansen, granddaughter of Charles Duggar of the Arcadia division attending Southern Arkansas University.
• Tikera Fields, daughter of Tiffany Fields of the Arcadia division attending the University of Louisiana – Monroe.
• Cooper Smalling, son of Meredith Smalling, House of Raeford Farmer – Arcadia division attending Delta-Quachita Vocational Tech School.
• William C. Hanry, son of William R. Hanry, House of Raeford Farmer – Arcadia division attending Southern Arkansas University.
• Maria Calixto, daughter of Beatriz Rojas of the Filet of Chicken division attending Herzing University Atlanta.
• Lanyah Blueford, stepdaughter of Niema Riley of the Greenville division attending the University of South Carolina – Columbia.
• Merle Fernandez Pascual, daughter of Jesus Olivares Torres of the Greenville division attending Greenville Technical College.
• Samuel Rivas-Calle, son of Hector Rivas Erazo of the Greenville division attending Clemson University.
• Yarelee Cruz Romero, daughter of Rocio Romero Chavez of the Greenville division. College undecided.
• Breyonna McKnight, granddaughter of Lucinda Holmes of the Hemingway division attending Lander University.
• Ivan Santibanez Lopez, son of Carlota Lopez Santibanez of the Johnson Breeders division attending North Carolina State University.
• Jennifer Borja Hernandez, daughter of Teresa Borja Hernandez of the Johnson Breeders division attending the University of Mount Olive.
• Linsey Peterson, daughter of Greg Peterson of the Johnson Breeders division attending North Carolina State University.
• Alden Chasten, son of Kasharka Carr-Hardison of the Rose Hill division attending James Sprunt Community College.
• Alivia Chasten, daughter of Kasharka Carr-Hardison of the Rose Hill division attending North Carolina State University.
• Avery Jennette, daughter of Brian Jennette of the Rose Hill division attending East Carolina University.
• Izabel Bradshaw, daughter of Kathy Bradshaw of the Rose Hill division attending North Carolina State University.
• Kianna Simmons, daughter of Bruce Wynn of the Rose Hill division attending North Carolina A&T State University.
• Corderian Everett, grandson of Patricia Reynolds of the Vienna division attending Reinhardt University.
• Eduardo Torres, son of Martha Torres of the Vienna division attending the University of Georgia.
• Jacob Wilson, son of Dennis Wilson of the Vienna division attending Kentucky Christian University.
• Kimaya Lane, daughter of Kimyatta Lane of the Vienna division attending Fort Valley State University.
• Amarhia Goggans, granddaughter of Marilyn Byron of the Vienna division attending Kennesaw State University.
• Candice Price, daughter of Craig Price of the Vienna division attending the University of West Alabama.
• Daniel Grant, son of Teresa Grant of the Vienna division attending Benedict College.
• Jyquavious Byron, grandson of Marilyn Byron of the Vienna division attending Georgia Gwinnett College.
• Copeland Hayden, son of Eric Hayden of the West Columbia division attending Clemson University.
• Jazlyn Snow, daughter of Tonya Washington of the West Columbia division attending the University of West Alabama.
• Jossey Orwa, son of James Ojwang of the West Columbia division attending Midlands Technical College.
• Skylar Stillinger, daughter of Donald Brickle, House of Raeford Farmer – West Columbia division attending the University of South Carolina – Columbia.
• Drake Segars, son of Debra Segars of the Corporate division attending Toccoa Falls College.
• Zoe Powell, daughter of Jason Powell of the Corporate division attending the University of North Carolina – Wilmington.

*** One additional recipient whose parent works in the Johnson Breeders division chose to remain anonymous.

Since its inception, the House of Raeford Farms Scholarship fund has awarded a total of $537,500 to 215 students across six states. House of Raeford is grateful to be able to offer this benefit to the dependents of our associates and contract farmers. It is rewarding to see the impact the program is having on the lives of young people and their families.

House of Raeford employees, contract farmers, and their families are encouraged to visit the Scholarship Page on House of Raeford’s website for more information on applying for next year’s scholarships, which will open in January 2026.