Leighton Edgmon
Parents: Brent and Anita Edgmon
Age: 16
Hometown: Jasper, Ark.
FFA Chapter: Jasper FFA
FFA Advisor: Chad Puryear
What is your favorite aspect of agriculture?
“I like showing pigs, raising cows, riding horses and being on the horse judging team.”
Who is the most influential person in your life?
“My grandpa is the most influential person in my life in an agricultural sense because he is always helping me with my cows and he helped me pick out my newest horse. We check cows together and pick vegetables from the garden. He and my grandma are just special to me.”
What is your current involvement in agriculture?
“My grandpa has given me some cows, and I raise calves from them. I got my first cow when I was 6 and the last one a few months ago. I have also shown pigs for the last four years. I compete at the county, district and state levels.”
Favorite ag memory: “I was very excited when my very first show pig had babies a couple of years ago. It was interesting to watch, and I got to play with the piglets all the time.”
Awards: “I have received first place in the market hog show for the past three years and won senior showmanship one year at our fair. I also placed fourth place at state in the market hog category.
Future plans: “Even though I haven’t picked a major yet, I know I want to go to Arkansas Tech. I also know I want to get married, have kids and live on a farm.”
Advice to younger students: “Getting involved in FFA is a rewarding experience. It’s really fun, we do lots of activities, and you learn to be responsible and work hard. Also, the people involved are very down to earth and fun.”
