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Mitchell Christen
Parents: Glen and Becky Christen
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Stearns County
Sauk Centre High School
18 years old
40 cows

Questions for Glen and Becky
Tell us your favorite experience of Mitchell helping with chores. Becky: I enjoy milking cows with Mitchell. He is always cracking a joke or lightening the mood. Glen: I enjoy watching him take over jobs on the farm that were my responsibility. For example, when we are making haylage, I can almost sit back and relax while watching him do the work.

What qualities does Mitchell have that benefit the farm? Mitchell is hard working and is always willing to help wherever is needed. Whether we are working in the fields, handling cattle or fixing in the shop, Mitchell is always eager to help. He is a fast learner. Glen can show him a technique in the shop or how to treat an animal in the barn, and Mitchell will pick up the tools and take on the task on his own.

Questions for Mitchell
What are your responsibilities on the farm? I assist in feeding cows as well as operating and maintaining farm equipment.
How do you balance school, extracurricular activities and farm chores? I am involved in a lot of activities so school and activities take most of my time. But, I help when I can and during the summer.

How has working on the farm shaped your character? It has taught me to work hard and how to be self-sufficient.

What do you love most about farm life? I love watching things grow. Whether it be the animals or the crops, it is really rewarding to see your work pay off.

What is one thing you have learned from working alongside your parents? I have learned that it is not always about making money. A lot of times we do what is right to help our animals and others.

What are your future plans? I plan to attend Northland Community and Technical College to complete the aviation maintenance technician program to be an airplane mechanic.  

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