Allison Wilkerson
Age: 17
Hometown: Conway, Mo.
Parents: Jim and Kelly Wilkerson
FFA Chapter: Conway FFA
Advisors: Joseph Stratton and Mary Anne Keck
What is your involvement in agriculture?
“I raise Boer goats for my SAE project. I have 15 head. I also help my father on our small family beef farm. I work on a dairy operation, cleaning the milk barn for Jeff Jensen.”
What is your favorite part of living on a farm?
“I get to experience and learn new things daily. I have learned and gained many new skills, including responsibility, work ethic and people skills.”
What are your future plans? Do they involve agriculture in some way?
“I plan on attending college. I would like to obtain a degree in agribusiness.”
Who has been your biggest influence and why?
“My father, Jim Wilkerson. He has taught me to be a hard-working individual and to never give up, no matter the challenge. My love for agriculture started when my father introduced me to our beef operation. My dad and I love to be around agriculture together.”
