Age: 16
Hometown: Lamar, Ark.
Parents: Bill and Courtney Wilkins
Siblings: Jaylea, Abby and Mayci Wilkins
FFA Chapter: Lamar FFA
Chapter Advisor: Chris Bacchus
What is your involvement in agriculture?
“I help my parents operate a 65-head commercial cow/calf operation, as well as operating six broiler houses. I am responsible for daily tasks such as feeding, checking water sources and putting out minerals. I am also responsible for helping in the chicken houses on the weekends during the school year and all summer. During the summer I also pick and preserve produce daily from our garden.”
What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm?
“My favorite part of the agriculture industry is the connections I form with people in the agriculture industry throughout the U.S.”
What are your future plans?
“I plan on attending college and pursuing a degree in nursing with a minor in agriculture leadership.”
Awards:
• Reserve Overall LimFlex heifer 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show
• Reserve Intermediate Showman at Chianina Junior Nationals 2020
• Champion Prospect Feeder Heifer National Western Stock Show 2017
