Tell us about your farm and family. On our farm, we manage 500 head of purebred Holstein cows that we milk in a double-12 parallel parlor owned by my dad and my uncles. We have 1,500 acres for crops. Two of my three brothers work on the farm with us, and we also do custom foraging.
Why did you join FFA? FFA is fun. The opportunities to travel to different areas that we don’t normally see are pretty great, and it allows us the chance to meet new people from different backgrounds and areas of the country.
What is your role in the chapter? I have served as an officer and help with almost all the chapter activities, including meetings, fair activities we are involved in and the fruit and plant sales.
What FFA contests do you compete in? I have competed in several different FFA contests. I was part of dairy cattle evaluation, conduct of meetings, ag sales, parliamentary procedures and chapter program throughout my time in FFA.
What do you look forward to most in the upcoming FFA year? I’m really looking forward to getting my American FFA Degree.
How has FFA shaped you as a person? Joining FFA has helped me come out of my shell. I’m usually a very quiet person, and FFA allows me to be more outgoing and just get to know more people.
What are your duties on the farm? I help with our milking and row crop operations.
What are your future plans? I plan to return to the family farm and join the operation.
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