Lindsey Grisham
Age: 16
Grade: 10
Family: Parents, Julie Southard and Jeff Grisham, one brother, two stepbrothers and three stepsisters
Hometown: Rolla, Mo.
High School: Rolla FFA
FFA Advisor: Cord Jenkins
What Is Your Involvement In Agriculture: “My grandfather has 30 or so cows and my dad has 80 chickens and a few steers. I have five chickens of my own, Rhode Island Reds.
“I really enjoy the activities in FFA and I’ve been part of the floriculture team in area and district contests. I’ve also been on FFA committees, like doing the float for the local Christmas parade. During FFA Week, we also did publicity, like talking on the radio and delivering bagels to the teachers on behalf of FFA. I like being involved and learning new things. One of the best things about FFA is learning new leadership skills in all the things we do.”
Lindsey went on to explain the purpose of FFA contests. “The area contests are really a good practice run for the district contests. We have to be able to identify different species of plants and show that we can use the tools to do that.”
Other Activities and Plans for the Future: Lindsey is the youngest in a large family but she stays busy, even when not in school and working on FFA activities.
“I also have a job at a local day care, working with toddlers and infants on an as needed basis.
“I plan to go to college, although I’m not sure which one yet and I know I’d really like to be a lawyer. I haven’t decided exactly what kind of lawyer – criminal, civil, corporate and I don’t know exactly where agriculture may fit into the picture in the future but for the next couple of years, my activities will include agriculture in FFA right here in Rolla.”
