OFI 1435: What Is Going On In The World Around You? | FFA SAE Editon | Meredith Shanks | Portage High School FFA
Off-Farm Income · Matt Brechwald
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Show Notes
What a wonderful thing an inquisitive mind can be. This is especially true for an FFA student, and it always amazes me how soon this begins to show itself.
For today's guest, Meredith Shanks, her inquisitive mind started to show very early, and this was partially because she was able to begin the FFA very early. In Portage, Wisconsin students are able to begin the FFA in the 6th Grade, which is what Meredith did. She said that she was enticed by free donuts and orange juice, but she stayed for the fun with other people who were interested in agriculture.
Meredith already had an interest in livestock, specifically cattle, from visiting and working on her grandparent's farm near her home. By the time that Meredith got to her 8th grade year of FFA it was time to start a supervised agricultural experience, and agriscience research just seemed natural. She was actually already doing research with animals. Learn more in today's interview.