Benjamin Neal Niendick of the Wellington – Napoleon FFA Chapter in Wellington, Missouri is a third generation FFA member and there was really no question that he would follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps. It was his father that suggested his supervised agricultural experience: Selling the winter wheat that he planted to lessen erosion as wheat straw. He began by purchasing a used baler and in 2008, before he actually began his SAE, he put up 1,600 bales. Last year, Niendick produced in excess of 17,000 bales. He is supported by his parents Linda and Neal and his FFA advisor Devin Garland.This award is sponsored by Crop Production Services and Monsanto.
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