Oil and Fiber Crop Production SAE
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Mitch Hopkins, a recent Covington High School graduate, shares his journey in agriculture as a member of the Covington FFA chapter. He focuses on fiber and oil crop production, particularly soybeans and cotton. Mitch discusses his hands-on experience in farming, from planting to harvesting, and his transition to co-owner of the family business, highlighting the support from his parents and the significance of pursuing one's passion.
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