Congratulations to Our 2026 Heritage Hog Scholarship Recipient  

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation is proud to recognize Cole Moules as the recipient of the 2026 Heritage Hog Scholarship. Cole has been involved in 4-H since he was five years old and has become an active leader in Ag History 4-H, currently serving as Club President and Teen Leader for the swine project. He has also served as President and Vice President of the Santa Cruz County Junior Livestock Committee. A dedicated livestock exhibitor, Cole has raised and shown hogs for nine years. Pigs raised from his own sow were named Bred and Fed Champions at the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Santa Cruz County Fairs. One of his most meaningful honors was receiving the Mel McCandless Excellence of Character Award at the 2022 Fair.

Cole is also an accomplished student and multisport athlete at Aptos High School, participating in varsity football, varsity wrestling, and varsity lacrosse while maintaining an outstanding academic record and completing more than 300 hours of community service. Cole’s lifelong goal is to become a firefighter. He participated in the Watsonville Fire Department’s Fire Youth Academy and plans to study Fire Science in college, with the ultimate goal of returning home to serve and protect his community.

Congratulations, Cole! We are proud to support you as you pursue your dreams!