Age: 20
Hometown: St. James, Mo.
Parents: Brian and Rena Engelmeier
Sibling: Lane Engelmeier
What is your involvement in agriculture?
“My involvement began when I was in middle school. My in interests were in taking care of animals on our farm when they were hurt or ill. I began volunteering at the animal shelter in St. James at a young age. In high school, I assisted my brother with his farm, competed in livestock shows and competitions with FFA. Once a week, I would take eggs from our farm and place them in the food pantry.”
What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm?
“My favorite part is caring for the livestock and farm animals.”
What are your future plans? Do they involve agriculture in some way?
“I currently attend College of the Ozarks, where I am planning to graduate with my bachelor’s in animal science and continue with my passion for animals and farming.”
Awards: FFA Leadership Award 2020/2021; second place, Missouri State FFA Association Swine Production Proficiency Award; Chapter proficiency winner; Chapter FFA Degree; FFA Reporter Award; State FFA Choir Award.
