Austin Conkling

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”