The Blue Corduroy Jacket
Four years ago I was just a little freshman who didn't really have a clue what I wanted to do with my life. When I think about it, a lot actually happened during my freshman year that would really shape me into who I am today. One of the many things that impacted the path of my high school career was joining the FFA. As a freshman, not many people would've hand picked me to be in the FFA. None of my immediate family farms and I truly didn't know much about farming. However, throughout the past four years I've learned so much. I've not only learned about the pros and cons of GMOs, done an abundant amount of dreaded current events, and visited a dairy farm through my agriculture education classes, but I've also competed in public speaking contests, met countless new people, and have been honored to be elected the president of my chapter through FFA. My freshman year I received the Star Greenhand award at our annual chapter banquet, which is what truly pushed ...