Age: 16
Hometown: Judsonia, Ark.
Parents: Bradley and Casey Beals
Siblings: Keaton Brahic (17) and Mason Beals (8)
FFA Chapter: White County Central FFA
Chapter advisor: Lucas Anderson
What is your involvement FFA?
“I have been an FFA member for three years, and an FFA officer for two years. I have participated in Greenhand conference, and I also competed in sub area discussion my freshman year. I also participated in the White County Central FFA Barrel Race, where we raised money for our chapter. I also participated in FFA Day at the White County Fair for three years. Back at home, I have a farm with chickens, swine and we breed Beagle pups.”
What is your favorite part of being involved in agriculture/living on a farm?
“I love being outdoors and being able to interact with and care for my animals with my family. I also love the interactions with others and the new friends that I make along the way of conferences.”
What are your future plans? Do they involve agriculture in some way?
“I want to major in ag business and eventually start my own business in this field.”
What is the best advice about agriculture you have received from adults?
“My cousin told me not to limit myself to the different fields that agriculture has to offer.”
Awards: Greenhand and Chapter degrees.
