OFI: 1208: Replay: An Eye For Artwork And For Agriculture | FFA SAE Edition | Hannah York | Caldwell County High School FFA

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This interview is so good, it is worth another play.

Hannah was originally on our show on episode #410 talking all about how she combines an eye for art with her knowledge of agriculture. I am proud to say that her talents took her all the way to becoming an American Star Finalist in 2020, and it was my pleasure to profile her again. Below are the show notes from the first time she was on the show.

Original Show Notes:

Have you ever heard of a starving artist? Of course, you have. How about that old cliche about the artist that created a solid business plan, developed a targeted market that would pay for their art, and designed a solid business? Right…..that cliche is not as common.

Our guest today is that second kind of artist. Hannah York has an eye for art. Specifically, she crafts her vision into artistic holiday creations for businesses around Princeton, Kentucky. She has one, VERY busy season where she must completely prioritize her business. As her reputation grows, so does the demand for this service that she provides.

Hannah is still in high school, and she is creating jobs for other people already. She purchases the agricultural decorations that she uses in her displays. Everything from corn stalks to pink pumpkins. This supports local farmers, and in turn, supports the economy in her community. All of this while still in high school!

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agricultural Sales

HIGH SCHOOL: Caldwell County High School; Princeton, Kentucky

MASCOT: Tigers

FFA ADVISOR: Wes York

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR HANNAH YORK:

Click on the picture below to be taken to the Caldwell County High School website:

Hannah’s FFA Advisors’ Email Addresses: Wes.york@caldwell.kyschools.us

Caldwell County High School’s Telephone Number: (270) 365-8000

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Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world. FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and ensure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack