I am 23 years old and just graduated from CSU, Chico. I am currently in the credential program so I can become a high school agriculture teacher. I am from Humboldt County and have been around agriculture all my life. My grandparents own a sheep ranch in northern California. This is where I spent my school vacations and long periods of free time.
My parents had me join 4-H when I was eight years old. I started with a lamb project at the Humboldt County Fair. Within a few years, I was showing market lambs, hogs, and steers at both Humboldt fairs. I learned a lot about responsibility and hard work through these projects and how to save money for college. By my 11th year of showing through 4-H and FFA, I had saved enough money to pay for all my tuition, books, and a semester of studying abroad in Australia.
I am writing this blog as a fun way to remember the places I have been and to encourage me to keep exploring. I love to travel and hope this will keep me grounded and focused on the things that are important. I also hope this will become a tribute to the great farmers and ranchers out there who work extremely hard to feed us each day.
"I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world." -George Washington
