2020 Spring Farm Outlook

Page 30 2020 Logan County Farm Outlook LINCOLN DAILY NEWS March 19, 2020 to help achieve my goal of becoming an Agriculture Lobbyist. At Lincoln Land I am the president of our Agriculture Club, PAS chapter, and Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter. I am on the school newspaper and have a podcast through the newspaper. Are there any challenges or prejudices you have had to overcome being a female in Ag? Unfortunately, there are some challenges being a young woman in the agriculture industry. There have been times where I was the only female or the youngest person in a group, but nothing ever prepared me for the time I was once told that because I was a woman, a “pretty” woman to be exact, had no place in the agriculture industry. I was crushed. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to throw in the towel or prove to them that I do have a place in agriculture. Ultimately, I decided that because I was a young woman I had to prove to myself and others like me that we do have a place and we can do anything we put our minds to and we can wear lipstick while doing it. What do you look forward to in the future of Ag? Agriculture is ever changing. It’s evolving and new ideas and technologies are taking place daily. Currently we are facing issues with the shrinking of agricultural ground with a growing population. I am excited to see what ideas and techniques we can establish to ensure that we use our land efficiently and provide for our consumers. I am also looking forward to seeing how my generation can make an impact on the agriculture industry. Do you recommend that other young women pursue a career in Ag? Absolutely! The agriculture industry has so many different avenues that there is something for everyone no matter if they grew up with a strong agriculture background or not. I would’ve never thought that I would be pursuing a career in agriculture but the agriculture community is so strong and supportive that I truly cannot see myself doing anything else. “There is a spot for any young woman in the agriculture community.”