National FFA officer encourages members to find a purpose

By MORGAN ROSE The Prairie Star
Feb 17, 2020
Feb 17, 2020 Updated Feb 20, 2020

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By MORGAN ROSE The Prairie Star

In most ways, Mamie Hertel is the textbook FFA member. Her family raises SimAngus cattle, spring wheat, winter wheat and barley on their operation just outside of Moore, Mont. Hertel grew up completely immersed in production agriculture, so it was only natural for her to join FFA when the time came.

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