President
Jessica Stroup
I am Jessica Stroup from the West Orange FFA chapter. This year I will be serving as the Orange County Federation President. I first joined the FFA when I was in middle school at SunRidge. My passion for the FFA has grown ever since then! I have competed in numerous CDE's varying from animal practices, to horticulture demonstrations, to also leadership development strategies. I am a very adventurous and outdoorsy person who is excited for anything new!
Livestock
I love livestock! I raise sheep for breeding and market to exhibit around the country! I also compete on a judging team that travels all over the state to evaluate classes of livestock. I am planning to attend college to become an animal nutritionist, working with the USDA in finding feeds efficient for animals that will be used for human consumption. You can find me in the show ring at just about any sheep show in Florida!
Travel
I have such a big heart for travelling! I fall in love with nature wherever I go! I love to hike through the mountains and woods or go kayaking down the springs. I am a very outgoing person who is up for any challenge or adventure! Call me to see the early sunrise on the beach or go camping under the stars, I'll be there!
Advocating
Agriculture holds a special place in my life. I love educating individuals, especially the youth in the different perspectives of agriculture. Any chance I get to go to a different industry operation to learn about their ways of working with agriculture, i take full advantage of! Then I use the knowledge I have gain, and pass it on to others so they know the different views of working in the agriculture field!
Let's Connect -
Instagram - @_stroup
Snapchat - @jessistroup
Facebook - Jessica Stroup
Email - president@orangecountyffa.org