Future Ag Leaders!!
I have spent my entire life entrenched in the day to day operations of our family farm. For those of you who know me or who might have read my previous blogs you will know I love the deep heritage of my family and of what we do, providing a wholesome beef product for American consumers.
I feel so strongly about what we do that it has opened the door of talking to young people about why it is important to pursue careers in agriculture, why it is not only important it is necessary because no matter what anyone says agriculture is a viable industry, a great industry and one that is worthy of focus.
I really enjoy talking to young people and encouraging them to make their dreams become realities. Within the past year I have had the chance to talk young people involved in leadership positions and on college campuses and the one main message that I hit home with every time – is that Agriculture is ok , be proud to be a part of this industry, the industry needs YOU. No matter what path you decide to head down whether it is in production agriculture such as farming or ranching, education, banking, marketing, media, retail, wholesale, foodservice, organic, grassfed production, hormone free production, or good ole conventional – there is a place for you at the agriculture dinner table. The beauty of agriculture is there are so many choices- its really up to you!!
Agriculture is a great career choice – the opportunities are endless, if you don’t think so then talk to a farmer. It is the hardest most rewarding career you will ever find!
Tags: agriculture, california, california dairy farm, family farmers, food
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