Spencer Ruark
Age: 16
Parents: Greg and Lori Ruark
Hometown: Stella, Mo.
FFA Chapter: East Newton FFA
Advisors: Stephen Loveday and Brian Nelson
What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?
“I love to show sheep at the fair because it’s so much fun and I get to meet a lot of people. I really enjoyed making sure my lamb is set up perfectly and then keeping my eye on the judge because that’s what helps you win.”
Who is the most influential person in your life?
“My dad helps me get all of my stuff organized and taught me how to raise my sheep, and that was something totally new for me.”
What is your current involvement in agriculture?
“I now have a herd of 15 show sheep with one ram. I sell the young ones as show animals and for meat. Dad also taught me how to work with the cattle. I am his new farmhand because I’m now old enough to help. I help hay and feed the animals.”
What is your favorite agricultural memory?
“When I was 8, I got to help a baby lamb be born.”
Awards
“I won best of show supreme female with a Yorkshire guilt and made premium market sale eight years in a row. I also have one numerous grand and reserve champions with my sheep.”
What are your future plans?
“I want to study acting in college and come back and work on our family farm.”
