Name: Katie Jones
Age: 18
County: Polk County
School: Katie is a graduate of Bolivar High School
FFA: 2010 President of the Bolivar FFA, and the Area 10 Vice-President for FFA
FFA Advisors: Jason King and Al Skalicky
Parents: Kenny and Dawn Jones
How are you involved in agriculture?
“My SAE (supervised agriculture experience) project is swine production and also diversified livestock production. That includes the hogs and cows,” said Katie.
What interests you most about living on a farm?
“I like it because it’s secluded. I don’t like the big city life. It’s simpler. Farming has taught me valuable life lessons.” Katie said she would like to live on the farm later on in life and raise cattle and possibly own a greenhouse.
Why is ag important?
“I think it’s important for people to know where their food is coming from, and it’s also important that they understand all the work that goes into it.”
What are your future plans?
“I plan on going to OTC in Springfield in the fall and enrolling in their Occupational Therapy Program.”
Story and Photo by Brenda Brinkley
