Evan Schaefer of the Miami Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio went from seven acres of sweet corn to 513 acres of diversified crops in the third year of his SAE project. This land acquisition increased his net worth by $136,000. The new acreage is divided equally into corn and soybean rotational production systems, which allows him to experiment with new farming practices that can break through yield barriers. He looks forward to continuing to expand his operation in the future. He is supported by his parents, Tim and Mary Jo, and his FFA advisors, Bruce Bennett and Tracy Dendinger. This award is sponsored by CHS.
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