OFI 771: Entering The Western Water Wars | FFA SAE Edition | John Hubbell | Patagonia Union High School FFA

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INTRODUCING JOHN HUBBELL!

Our guest today is “entering the fray”. John Hubbell has grown up in the arid, Desert Southwest. John’s father owns and operates a well drilling and service company called Rancher’s Well Service, and John has been working in the business since middle school. He has learned all about well drilling, how to find water and the contentious nature of competing demands for this scarce resource in Arizona.

Along the way John joined the FFA. After working for a neighboring ranch and liking the agricultural lifestyle he decided that he was going to be an FFA member. When the principal of Patagonia High School asked him if he would attend there, he told the principal that he would only come if there was an FFA chapter. After a few of his friends said the same, a chapter was formed.

John is now at the University of Arizona studying hydrology. He plans to study and work in this field, possibly as a geologist in the future. He wants to learn how to find water through geological study and make it a more scientific process for this arid region of our country. Along the way, John found himself on the stage winning Arizona’s state proficiency award. So, I would say that he is well on his way.

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agricultural Services

HIGH SCHOOL: Patagonia Union High School; Patagonia, Arizona

MASCOT: Lobos

FFA ADVISOR: Tonya St. John

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR JOHN HUBBELL:

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John’s FFA Advisor’s Email Address: tstjohn@patagonia.k12.az.us

Patagonia Union High School Telephone Number: (520) 394-3000

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