Growing up on a farm four miles from town, Nathan Leystra remembers always helping his dad on his family farm. When he entered high school, his passion for agriculture continued to grow as well as his love for FFA.
The Randolph, Wis., resident worked with Leystra Vue Farms and Leystra Seeds. As soon as he was able, he attended workshops and spent time in the fields. He knew at a young age that he wanted to continue on the family farm and seed business.
Leystra’s position on the farm and seed business is that of a laborer with management input with a possibility of becoming a partner. As he’s grown older, he’s been given more responsibilities. Currently he is able to perform all tillage operations, planting and harvesting on the farm. In addition, he now not only does delivery for seeds, but he has also begun sales on his own. In addition, he now has his CDL, his Pesticide Applicator license and has taken his Certified Crop Advisors exam.
His love for agriculture continued to grow throughout his high school career and he decided to attend University of Wisconsin-Platteville and major in agribusiness.
Leystra says that every day he works with producers to identify problems and observe healthy crops. He hopes to continually work toward being a progressive agriculturist and continues to analyze the pros and cons and new advancements in techniques and technologies. Leystra is the son of Sarah and Todd Leystra. He is a member of Randolph High School FFA Chapter, led by advisor Keith Gundlach.
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