Avery Shoffner has her own flock of sheep, is a senior in high school, lives on her family's Century Farm and makes a great income over the summer showing the sheep that she raises.
Avery has been involved in raising and showing sheep, largely influenced by her grandfather, since she was very young. Today, she manages her own flock, exchanges labor on her grandfather's farm for feed and pasture and is at a show every weekend of the summer. She has become hyper-focused on this supervised agricultural experience, stepping away from school sports and the FFA officer team for dual reasons. First, is her devotion to this project and showmanship, which takes priority over everything else. Second is the wisdom and integrity of knowing that she wasn't giving what she believed to be necessary attention to those other things when there was somebody waiting in the wings who would.
Avery loves her family, her farm and her sheep. She also has a heart for service. So, after graduation she is starting her collegiate career at a nearby community college. This will allow her continue living at home, save money and work on the farm. She will be pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher. She knows she wants to help people and to make a difference, and that is where she believes she can do it best!
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