Let's meet an FFA student who wants to make a difference in lives using dairy

This Minnesota FFA student is herding success with her dairy-focused work.

She says she is not only shaping her own future, but making a difference for others.

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Let’s meet an FFA student who wants to make a difference in lives using dairy