Jessica Hylton
Age: 18
Hometown: Avilla, Mo
Parents: Brigit and Danny Hylton
Sibling: Brother, Thomas Hylton
FFA Chapter: Miller FFA
Advisors: Lyle Whittaker and Emily Paul
What his your involvement in agriculture?
“I have been an active 4-H and FFA member. I am currently involved in FFA and I also live on my family farm.”
Jessica is a State FFA Vice President, representing Area 9 in Missouri. She has also been an officer with the Miller FFA Chapter, most recently serving as president.
What is your favorite part about living on a farm?
“My favorite part of living on a farm is that I have learned values, such as responsibility, early on and I have learned to appreciate where my food comes from.”
Her Supervised Agriculture Experience consists of diversified crop production. She grows corn, wheat and soybeans on land that that she leases from her father or other farmers.
What are your future plans? Do they involve agriculture in some way?
“I plan to obtain my degree in business administration from the University of Missouri, and to also be a part of the Cornell Leadership Program and the Honors College at the university during my time there. I hope to one day attend law school and practice either agricultural or corporate law.”
Who has been your biggest influence and why?
“My biggest influences have been Lyle Whittaker and Jay Shepherd. They have been my ag advisors and have spent tremendous effort to teach me everything from agronomy and leaders skills.”
