BULLOCK, Texas (RFD News) — One Texas FFA member is turning a passion for hay production into lessons that will last a lifetime.
Rebecca Newburn said growing up working alongside her father inspired her to start a supervised agricultural experience project centered on hay production.
Newburn said the project has taught her business management skills and given her the confidence to one day run a business of her own.
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