Josh Heupel of the Merced-Golden Valley FFA Chapter in California was introduced to his family’s equipment fabrication operation at the age of four. He developed his passion for metal fabrication and welding. With the guidance of his family, he created new equipment for not only his family farm but for other farmers in the state. During his junior year, Heupel constructed a five-shank deep ripper to work on an orchard’s soil.
He is supported by his parents, Jackie and Scott, and his FFA advisors, Cody Jacobsen, Vikki Davis, Corey Mesa, and Rebecca Mendonza. Sponsored by Carry-On Trailer Corporation and Lincoln Electric.
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