Hannah Tilley
Age: 17
Parents: Doug and April Tilley
Hometown: Greenbrier, Ark.
FFA Chapter: Greenbrier FFA
Advisor: Rodney Wiedower
What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?
“I really like everything but being able to participate in Career Development Events on the livestock judging team and showing livestock are among my favorites.”
Who is the most influential person in your life?
“My youth pastor at Spring Hill Baptist Church, where my great-grandfather used to be a minister, is the most influential because he and his wife set a good example for young girls and are very encouraging.”
What is your current involvement in agriculture, including your daily routine?
“I live on a farm. In the summer when I have my show animals, I get up and feed them. I check on them regularly and work with them two hours a day, training them for shows. Last year I had five lambs and a pig. I am also the president of the FFA chapter and have duties at school such as running meetings, organizing activities and helping teachers get ready for events.”
What are some of your agricultural memories?
“I remember going to cattle sales with my grandpa when I was 4. One time I kept raising my hand like I was going to buy, and my grandfather just laughed.”
What are your future plans?
“I want to be a physician’s assistant at Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, (Ark.) and plan to attend Central Baptist College because I know a lot of the kids going there and my great-grandfather, the same one who was a minister, was Dean of Students there for many years. Regardless of anything else, I really want to have my own farm including pigs and maybe a couple of horses as well as cattle. My passion is to help people, stay in the Lord’s will and always be close to my agricultural roots.”
