Age: 17
Parents: Tim and Heather Caswell
Sibling: Trent Caswell
Hometown: Grove, Okla.
FFA Chapter: Grove FFA
Chapter Advisor: Garrett Bergman
What is your involvement in agriculture?
“Agriculture is a way of life for my family and myself. My family has been in the beef industry, raising cow/calf pairs, since before I was born, and I am following those footsteps by starting my own cattle operation with Angus, Red Angus and commercial cattle. Aside from raising cattle and other farm chores, like bailing hay and feeding horses, I am involved in livestock showing. You can find me in the ring on the end of a calf or bracing a lamb. I take great pride in knowing what I do in the agriculture industry and alongside my family will flow into my future.
What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm?
“Networking and the connections I have made are hands down the best parts of agriculture as there are many people who share the same interests. I also enjoy being involved in FFA through livestock and horse judging, public speaking and livestock showing. Ultimately I enjoy everything that I am able to do in the agriculture world.”
What are your future plans?
“I plan to attend an Oklahoma junior college to obtain an associate’s degree in ranch management for beef and equine. After those two years, I want to further my education at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and graduate with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and ag business.”
What’s the best advice about agriculture you have received?
“Don’t give up when prices are low, get up and try harder than you ever have before.” -Tim Caswell, Sarah’s dad
What advice would you give to other young people who want to be involved in agriculture?
“It gets harder before it gets easier, don’t give up and don’t give in no matter what!
