Evan Schaefer believes he was one of those people who was just born to farm. Both of his grandfathers were farmers as was his father, so at an early age, he was riding a tractor. The Bloomingburg, Ohio, resident’s love for agriculture just continued to grow as he got older.
When he was 9, Schaefer remembers his grandpa starting a sweet corn business for him and his cousins to operate. While he and his cousins were focused on picking the corn, learning about the business and money came later. Since then, the business has expanded and now even has a Facebook page and radio ads.
As a freshman in high school, Schaefer rented land from his father and raised corn and soybeans. In his first growing season, he learned about the agronomics of crops. He spent three years learning how to be a basic farmer. Soon, though, he expanded his acreage and knew he needed to become more involved. He worked purchasing equipment and began to work with a financial adviser to assist in financial management decisions not only for his operation, but also for himself in creating retirement options and budgeting.
He is constantly looking at ways to improve his operation. He is passionate about meeting world food demands by utilizing innovative technology while maintaining a safe and secure food supply. He currently attends Southern State Community College where he is studying business management. Shaefer is the son of Mary Jo and Tim Schaefer. He is a member of Miami Trace FFA Chapter, led by advisors Bruce Bennett, Amanda Swigert and Wendi Mizer-Stachler.
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