Tell us about your farm and family. My Grandma Shirley and Grandpa Sheldon Olson started milking eight cows by hand in 1963. They moved to the main farm in 1967 and, in the early 70s, put in a pipeline and continued milking. In 1999, my dad, Chad Olson, and his twin brother, Chris, took over the operation. They put in a double-8 milking parlor in 2008 and expanded to a double-12 in 2012. We currently have 200 milk cows. I have worked on the farm since I was little with my mom, Sarah, and my brothers, Wyatt and Blake.
Why did you join FFA? I joined because I love agriculture and the outdoors.
What is your role in the chapter? To fill in when needed.
What FFA contests do you compete in? Fish and wildlife.
What do you look forward to most in the upcoming FFA year? The Minnesota state convention.
How has FFA shaped you as a person? It has made me a better leader by being on committees and participating.
What are your duties on the farm? My duties include feeding calves, milking, field-work and whatever else has to be done, depending on the season.
What are your future plans? I am undecided at this point.
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