Scholarship program continues to support the next generation of agricultural leaders in Napa County
July 1, 2026 (Napa, CA) — The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Aldo Delfino Scholarship, recognizing outstanding local students who are pursuing higher education and preparing to make a difference in agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities.
Each year, the Aldo Delfino Scholarship honors students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for agriculture. Named in memory of the late Aldo Delfino, a respected advocate for Napa County agriculture and former Agricultural Commissioner, the scholarship serves as an investment in the people who will help shape the future of the agricultural industry in Napa County.
Since its inception, the Foundation’s scholarship program has awarded more than $250,000 to local students pursuing degrees that support agriculture and rural communities. This year’s recipients represent a bright future for Napa County. Throughout the application and interview process, students shared ambitious goals, innovative ideas, and a genuine desire to give back to the communities that helped shape them. Many expressed plans to return to Napa County after completing their education, bringing new skills, knowledge, and leadership back to our local agricultural industry.
The scholarship program is a partnership with the Jack L. Davies Napa Valley Agricultural Land Preservation Fund, which also awarded scholarship funds to select recipients. The JLD Ag Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting agricultural land in Napa County through education, research, and community investment. Together, our organizations are investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders while helping ensure a strong future for Napa County agriculture.
2026 Aldo Delfino Scholarship Recipients:
- Camilla Kane, American Canyon High School
- Diego Guzman, Calistoga Junior Senior High School
- Ella Pederson, Justin-Siena High School
- Collin Moye, Justin-Siena High School
- Tideus Chaidez, Napa High School
- Hunter Griffin, Napa High School
- Jesus Solorio, New Technology High School
- Journey Penterman, St. Helena High School
- Jacob Zuniga, St. Helena High School
- Ben Brakesman, St. Helena High School
- Elizabeth Carmichael, St. Helena High School
- Anakarla Hernandez, St. Helena High School
The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation congratulates all scholarship recipients and wishes them continued success as they pursue their educational and professional goals.
The Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting agricultural education and developing future leaders in agriculture through scholarships, educational programs, and community outreach. For more information about the Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation and the Aldo Delfino Scholarship program, visit Napa County Farm Bureau Foundation.
