Personal Information:
- Full Name: Austin Conkling
- Grade: 11th
- Role in FFA Chapter: Member for 3 years
FFA Involvement:
- Duration of Involvement: 3 years ( my entire high school career)
- Activities/Events: I have attended tractor driving, milk quality, state convention, vet science, livestock judging, state meat judging, plant sale, wreath making, and many other fundraisers/events.
- Projects: I have had many show hogs as my SAE’s. I have 1 barrow and 1 gilt this year that I will show at many jackpots and county and state fair.
- Personal Interests and Hobbies:
- Interests/Hobbies: I like showing hogs, hunting, fishing, and spending time with my family and God.
- Balancing Involvement: I put almost 100% of my time into FFA and South Umpqua.
Future Plans:
- After High School: I plan to go to college for agricultural mechanics
- Continued Involvement: I plan to stay very involved with livestock and FFA
- FFA’s Impact: FFA has made me a better me and showed me that if I work hard enough at something I can make it happen.
Fun Fact or Quote:
- “Mess with the SU FFA, Get the Roaming Rooster”