Erica Lynn Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin is the seventh generation to work on the family farm, made up of 165 head of registered Holstein dairy cattle, 70 milking cows, 15 dry cows, 40 replacement heifers, and 40 young stock. In addition to milking and caring for the cows, Helmer shows the dairy cattle through 4-H. She has grown to learn about genetics used to improve the herd and milk productivity. She is supported by his parents, Lynn and John, and her FFA advisors, Tracy Heinbuch and Samantha Finger. This award is sponsored by Kuhn North America and Nasco.
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