Tell us about your farm and family. My family owns a 120 head tiestall dairy farm just south of Grey Eagle.
Why did you join FFA? I saw the signs in the hallway one day and decided to try it out. It worked out, and it’s now a part of me.
What is your role in the chapter? As the treasurer my main job is to keep track of our expenses and budget on certain events. When fruit sales season is around it’s even busier with counting all the money our members bring in.
What FFA contests do you compete in? I am on the poultry, ag mechanics and meats teams.
What do you look forward to most in the upcoming FFA year? The events where I’ll meet up with friends I made along the way, the chance to get to see them one more time before we all graduate and might not see each other anymore.
How has FFA shaped you as a person? Explain. FFA has shaped me to be open to others’ opinions and to learn the respect and structure of a well-organized event. It has also taught me to be the bigger person and take on the task if it’s needed.
What are your duties on the farm? I do a little bit of everything, from mixing feed to milking cows, to feeding calves. If my dad or grandpa aren’t able to get something done before they move on to the next big thing, like combining for example, I am usually the person to take care of it.
What are your future plans? My future plans right now are to go Ridgewater in Willmar to study either precision ag or agronomy, or both, and get a job in the agriculture field.
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