SALINAS, CA - Taylor Farms continues to give back to the community with its latest initiative. As part of its annual scholarship program, the supplier has awarded more than $600,000 to this year’s recipients. With a new format, including an employee scholarship, the program is now divided into three categories: The Extraordinary Scholarship, the Innovative Scholarship, and the Employee Scholarship.

“We are honored to continue to support our team members and their families in their educational journeys,” said Bruce Taylor, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “By investing in education and the academic aspirations of our communities, we are building the foundation for continuous opportunity. Congratulations to this year’s winners.”

A total of 37 new scholarships were awarded this year, according to a press release:

• The Extraordinary Scholarship is designed for students attending a four-year university. Twenty-five outstanding individuals were awarded in this category
• The Innovative Scholarship is designed for junior college and trade school students. Seven outstanding students were awarded in this category
• The Employee Scholarship is designed to support current Taylor Farms team members in continuing their educational development. Five outstanding team members were awarded in this category

Since 2008, Taylor Farms has awarded $4.1 million in scholarship funds to 281 outstanding students pursuing a higher education. The company places great value on education and the pursuit of knowledge, as well as providing financial support for the families of its team members.

Taylor Farms partners with the Community Foundation for Monterey County to facilitate the application process and award distribution. The scholarships are tailored to support recipients throughout their academic careers, where recipients receive an upfront check and a renewal opportunity for each year they remain in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Taylor Farms also awarded 73 renewal scholarships for students between 2021 and 2023. These academic scholarship winners are children of active, full-time Taylor Farms employees.

“This is one of my favorite days of the year,” said Rachel Molatore, Director of Communications. “We are thrilled to host several of our team members and their families every year to celebrate this important achievement and expand this valuable program in our community.”

Congratulations to the recipients!