Wisconsin Artist Finds Inspiration in Ag, Farming

Wisconsin FFA alumna Amanda Bulger proves you can take the girl out of the farm, but you can't take the farm out of the girl. 

The 21-year-old from Pulaski, Wisconsin, is an accomplished artist who graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing in May, but her roots run deep on her family's dairy farm.

"I always knew I didn't want to farm when I grew up," Amanda recalls. "But as I got older, I realized farming and agriculture have shaped who I have become – and who I always will be."

Build a Career in Agricultural Construction

Interested in building, creating and constructing things for a living? If so, you may find your niche in an ag construction career.

Those seeking employment in this field should thrive in outdoor environments and should be able to work well with others. They should also be prepared to attend some sort of higher education institution, as most careers in agricultural construction require at least a two-year degree.

Living to Serve More Than Ever Before

Effective for the 2011 Chapter, State and American FFA Degrees, applicants will be required to complete more community service hours than in the past.

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Collegiate FFA member Julia Shuck reflects on her college experiences

Editor's note: For this year's annual college feature, we thought it best to get advice directly from a college expert – someone experiencing it for themselves right now.