Skyler Vold of the Red Rock Central FFA chapter in Lamberton, Minnesota, works at an agricultural research center where he raises and sustains eight colonies of different crop pest insects. The insects are raised for research and to sell. When asked about his program, he tells people to imagine a livestock operation but on a much smaller scale. Vold provides the essentials for the insects — food, water and a clean place to live and lay their eggs. He is supported by parents Stacey and Thomas and FFA advisor Gerald Damman. This award is sponsored by the National FFA Foundation, Inc.
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