I am starting to think that plant breeders are born, not made. At least every time I interview a young man or woman with this passion it appears that is correct. In today’s interview I am speaking with a junior in high school that has already obtained $10,000 in funding to begin an apple orchard on his high school’s property. Gabe Olson-Jensen is our featured guest, and look at this list of accomplishments:
Gabe really has an amazing story as so many of these seed breeders do. Today, we will profile it all for you!
SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Plant Research
HIGH SCHOOL: River Falls High School; River Falls, Wisconsin
MASCOT: Wildcats
FFA ADVISOR: Ryan Pechacek
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GABE OLSON-JENSEN:
Click on the picture below to be taken to the River Falls High School website:
Gabe’s FFA Advisor’s Email Address: ryan.pechacek@rfsd.k12.wi.us
River Falls High School Telephone Number: 715-425-1830
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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