Hartley Silva of the Modesto FFA Chapter in California owns “Flying Hart Jerseys.” Today, she has 88 head of cattle. She trades labor with her parents to offset the cost of her vet bills, labor and use of facilities. She is charged with mixing feed, washing out lanes, cleaning water troughs, and raking turn-out pens during the dry months. Silva employs the Dairy Herd Improvement Association to track breeding, milk test score and more. She is supported by her parents, Jennifer and William, and her FFA advisors, Scott Layne and Julie Schellhase. New Holland sponsors this proficiency.
She dives into the details of her project with Broadcast Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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