Agriculture-The American Backbone

I believe this is post number 5 for the night!  It has been great thinking back to all of the experiences I have had in the past 2 weeks.  I have been able to grow as a leader as well as impact lives of others.  It has been a rewarding experience thus far.  So you may be asking, "Derek, Why are you doing 5 posts all at once, and behind at that?"  I may not be able to answer that question completely but I can tell you why this week means so much to me. 

Being busy with FFA events I sometimes find it hard to do field work.  Well, this week I will be working in the field haying.  Today I helped out my Dad, Cousin, and Grandpa by cutting and raking hay.  While doing all of this I remembered what FFA was based upon.  Agriculture.  It was a great way for me to be brought back to the farm.

FFA members, I challenge you all to think about how Agriculture is a part of your life.  Why is it that you are a member of this agriculturally based organization?  How can you make an impact in agriculture forever?

Well it's late and I must be up early again tomorrow for another day of hard work in the field and more sunburn!  I hope everyone is doing well!

Stationed by the Rising Sun,

Derek