FFA Member Profile: Alexis Vieth, Middle school sentinel

Tell us about your farm and family. My family’s dairy farm has been in my family for about 15 years since my dad has owned it. My grandpa — my dad’s dad — is the oldest that works on the farm, then my mom and dad work on it every night. I help out when I can between activities and schoolwork. We have about 40 dairy cows on the farm.

Why did you join FFA? I joined FFA in sixth grade because a close friend told me I should join it with her. Ever since, I’ve really liked FFA and have wanted to be a part of FFA and grow in leadership and my agricultural knowledge.

What is your role in the chapter? I am the middle school sentinel and an active member in the chapter. I help plan events for the middle school, assist with running the meetings and encouraging others to attend conferences and events.

What FFA contests do you compete in? I compete in middle school Career Leadership Development Events and quiz bowl, I look forward to expanding my knowledge more as I get into high school and have more opportunities.

What do you look forward to most in the upcoming FFA year? I look forward to going on trips and conferences we get to attend. I am very excited for our Experiencing Discovery Growth and Excellence conference, which is a leadership conference for middle school students to help with their first steps in being leaders.

How has FFA shaped you as a person? FFA has shaped me to be a better person by having me step out of my comfort zone and talk to new people. I have also been able to improve my speaking skills by speaking in front of groups of my peers and running meetings and events.

What are your duties on the farm? I help out wherever my parents need help, from feeding the cows to assisting with milking. In the summer, I throw hay into the hay mow and feed the baby cattle.

What are your future plans? My future plans are to do well in high school and go to college to be a large animal veterinarian and continue working with animals on the farm.