Leaning into leadership through FFA

By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026

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By Kameron Jutten of Palisade, Neb.

Being an FFA officer this year has been a great experience, and it has taught me a lot about what it truly takes to be a leader.

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Kameron Jutten is a youth Producer Progress Reporter for the Midwest Messenger, giving updates from the crop and cattle operation operated by his family, including brothers and their parents John and Amey Jutten. Kameron is a sophomore and FFA sentinel for the Wauneta-Palisade chapter in addition to playing football, basketball and track.