Personal Essay: Pursuing A Career In The Agricultural Field

Growing up in the Magic Valley has introduced and involved me with many agricultural related activities and jobs. I have raised heifers for the county fair, raised sugar beets for the market, sold steers at the local auction, and many other agricultural related activities. I have found many enjoyable aspects of agriculture that have given me life experiences and lessons that will benefit me and others for the remainder of my life. Agricultural industries are full of men and women that have earned reputations for hard work, efficient labor, and innovative ideas. I have always admired these qualities in many of my mentors and role models. People with these qualities were the ones that first sparked my interest in agriculture. Once sparked I

The ability that we as humans have to be able to accomplish this continues to amaze me. Advances in genetically modified organisms, new technology, specialized pesticides, and many others areas continue to increase the efficiency of one acre of land. Every business, farm, and individual in agriculture has there our unique way of applying these to make their operation as efficient and successful as possible. As I continue my education after high school, I hope to be able to secure a career in the agricultural field. If I was able to carve out exactly how it would end up, I would begin my own agriculture business. This would allow me to have constant interaction with many in the community, and be able to admire and also give back to the individuals that helped me get to where I am today. Being involved in FFA and living around multiple individuals that are heavily involved in agriculture has blessed me with many opportunities. Through the FFA, I have learned new skills such as fabrication, service, and leadership. These have become possible because I had advisors and mentors that gave me opportunities to shine and