Aaron Vipond of the Mahnomen FFA chapter in Mahnomen, Minnesota, works on his family farm and another in the area. Between the two placements, he works 3,800 acres of grain crops. When he began working in the fields, his duties including picking up rocks and mowing grass. Today, he is able to run and maintain all equipment on the farm. Vipond is supported by parents Pamela and David and FFA advisor Stephen Funk. This award is sponsored by DuPont Pioneer.
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