Age: 15
Parents: David and Brandy Grubbs
Hometown: Heavener, Okla.
FFA Chapter: Heavener FFA
Advisor: Jeremy Krebbs
What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?
“I really like working with my pigs. I buy them as piglets and now have two.”
Who is the most influential person in your life?
“My Grandpa David is the most influential because he shows me how to work hard and is a hands-on teacher. One of the things I learned was how to give shots to cattle.”
What is your current involvement in agriculture?
“I keep my pigs at my Grandpa David’s cattle ranch. I go over after school and feed and water the pigs. I buy my pigs in late October from Troy Dyer or my ag teacher, who usually pick them out for me. Then I keep them until the end of my showing season, which is from December until March. After showing season, we usually have them processed for family use. Last year I took the intro agricultural survey course and was especially interested in learning how to weld and run a torch. Next year, I’m going to be taking ag communications.”
What are some of your agricultural memories?
“When I was 5 or 6 my dad, told me to ride my brother’s show pig, so I jumped on and held its ears as it ran around the pen two or three times. I finally fell off when he turned to sharply. Another good memory happened not long ago. My grandpa and I took a cow to the vet because her hooves needed trimming. She was a good cow and didn’t fight getting into the trailer. I watched the vet use a large hand tool and she wasn’t happy at first but settle down soon after she realized what was going on.”
What are your future plans?
“I want to be a veterinarian, especially after helping my grandpa on his cattle farm, but school isn’t exactly my favorite thing so I’m not sure yet.”
What is most memorable about your competitions?
“I really like raising pigs but showing is even better because I am around friends and having a good time hanging out and eating the food.”
