INTRODUCING HOLDEN NUHN!
Hosting this show always gives me the opportunity to interview people who find a way to make things happen. Whether it be my adult or student guests, I am always lucky enough to speak with people who have a “can do” attitude.
That is really what stood out to me in today’s interview with Holden Nuhn. Holden actually started buying and raising dairy feeder calves when he was in the 3rd grade. By the time he was in the 6th grade he decided that he wanted to start showing dairy heifers. However, he did not have the facilities or herd to do that. But, he did not allow that stop him.
Holden made a connection with a local dairy farmer and worked out an agreement in which he could lease a heifer to show. They have a great agreement, which he talks about in the show, where they both benefit. It is truly a great example of a situation in which both parties win.
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Dairy Production
HIGH SCHOOL: Western Reserve High School; Collins, Ohio
MASCOT: Rough Riders
FFA ADVISOR: Mark Starkey
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR HOLDEN NUHN:
Click on the picture below to be taken to the Western Reserve High School Website:
Holden’s FFA Advisor’s Email Address: mstarkey@western-reserve.org
Western Reserve High School Telephone Number: (419) 660.8508
FFA LINKS:
Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE’s)
Donate to FFA – One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000. In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants. With your donations, more students can get this head start – pay it forward.
REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA:
“The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue
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