Derek Jacob Hoffman of the Ridgewood FFA Chapter in Ohio helps conduct potato chip and tomato production research at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. While his duties were initially limited to washing trays, he now plants, collects and submits data, helps with harvesting, and prepares machines. He looks forward to graduating from The Ohio State University, starting his career as an agronomist and helping with his family’s farm. He is supported by parents Tony and Tish Hoffman and FFA advisors Sue Davis and Logan Pyers. This award is sponsored by Cargill.
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