Mike Pearson talks with the FFA tribute this week and it goes to Gus Mushinski, Texas FFA State Vice President.
Mushinski is from right outside Houston, Texas and got his start in the FFA Program through his aunt who is an ag science teacher "and the rest is history."
He grew up with no production ag experience but his family does raise performance horses mainly for the rodeo use.
Mushinski has been part of the 4 Leaders Scholars Program and worked to bridge the gap between agriculture and those not involved in it.
He is now a student at Texas A&M University and plans to study law. He wants to work to protect those involve in agriculture from urban sprawl.
The weekly FFA Chapter Tribute is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the good work of your local chapter. Tell us about what you're doing, give us some history from your group and tell our viewers of the work you do in the community. FFA chapters across the country deserve recognition for the work they do, make sure we include yours.
To have your chapter considered for this weekly feature, send along information about your group by e-mail to Max Armstrong at max@agbizweek.com. They'll get your group on the list of those that will be covered in the future. It's a chance to share your story beyond the local community.
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of about 650,000 student members as part of 7,757 local FFA chapters. The National FFA Organization remains committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more, visit the National FFA Organization online www.ffa.org, on Facebook at facebook.com/nationalffa, on Twitter at twitter.com/nationalffa.