Hometown: Beggs, Okla.
Parents: Bradley and Keli Groves
Siblings: Reid and Kord Groves
FFA Chapter: Beggs FFA
Advisors: Mr. Markes, Mr. Ross and Ms. North
What is your involvement in agriculture? “I live on my family’s farm located in Beggs, Okla. I am a fifth-generation farmer and rancher. I am extremely blessed that both of my parents come from strong agricultural backgrounds that stem from long lines of generational agriculturists on both sides of my family. My family operates a cow calf operation as well as a seedstock program. We have around 100 head of registered and commercial cows. Our herd consists of Registered SimAngus, Charolais, Red Angus, as well as Commercials. I am extremely proud to say we raise and show our own cattle. My family also has a custom hay business that sells square bales of Bermuda and prairie hay. I have grown up participating in 4-H and FFA activities. I am going into my senior year of high school and am currently the President of the Beggs FFA Chapter. I really enjoy competing on various judging teams and in public speaking contests as well as attending leadership events.”
What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm? “I am so blessed to have grown up in this industry. Being raised on a farm has taught me many life lessons that will prepare me for my future. My favorite part has to be that I get to work alongside my family every day on our farm. I also enjoy all of the connections that the agriculture industry provides me with.”
What are your future plans? “I plan to attend Oklahoma State University and double major in political science and agriculture business. My goal is to become an agriculture lobbyist so that I can advocate for farmers and ranchers rights at the state capitol.”
Awards: Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture class of 2024. Recently selected as a member of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) Agriculture Youth Council. Multiple first-place speeches at the jackpot, regional and area level; Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Charolais Heifer-Oklahoma Youth Expo 2024; Reserve Champion Bred and Owned Percentage Simmental Heifer- Oklahoma Youth Expo 2024; Champion Bred and Owned Percentage Simmental Heifer-Tulsa State Fair 2023; 2022 Tulsa State Fair Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer Showman; and Oklahoma Teen Miss United State Agriculture 2020-2021.
