From 4-H To FFA w/ Jaxi
from Miles & Mountains Hosted by Nick
A fifteen-year-old stock show competitor opens up about life in FFA, why she chose pigs over sports, and how caring for animals builds real discipline. She shares the feed plans, show prep, and family support that keep her moving toward a future in nursing. • moving from 4‑H to FFA and finding a better fit • what FFA teaches about livestock, routine, and responsibility • choosing pigs, training methods, and daily handling • feeding strategies, target weights, and show prep for OYE • weekly care, pen cleaning, grooming, and teamwork with her sister • honest talk about butchering, costs, and hard choices • future goals in healthcare inspired by her grandmother. Shoutout to : Jaxi Long The Long Family FFA Ag-Gear Store https://www.aggearstore.com/ For 15% Off Raising Awareness: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Mental Health Send us Fan Mail
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A fifteen-year-old stock show competitor opens up about life in FFA, why she chose pigs over sports, and how caring for animals builds real discipline. She shares the feed plans, show prep, and family support that keep her moving toward a future in nursing. • moving from 4‑H to FFA and finding a better fit • what FFA teaches about livestock, routine, and responsibility • choosing pigs, training methods, and daily handling • feeding strategies, target weights, and show prep for OYE • weekly c...
Chapters
- 0:00 Wi‑Fi Woes And Warm Welcome
- 2:45 Family Catch‑Up And Jeb’s Path
- 5:40 Discovering FFA And Leaving 4‑H
- 9:05 What FFA Teaches Beyond Farming
- 12:30 Why Choose Pigs And Not Sports
- 16:40 Show Season Timeline And OYE
- 19:00 Feeding Plans, Training, And Care
- 22:30 The Hard Parts And Weekly Routine
- 24:25 Butchering, Selling, And Honest Trade‑Offs
- 26:10 Future Goals In Nursing And Gratitude
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