“I think about the many families, like mine, who rely on farming for their livelihood, but I also realize the local bank, grocery store, school and other businesses from the the auto dealer to the insurance agent to the gas station are all intertwined with the agriculture economy,” Gordon’s essay reads. “This interconnectedness between agriculture amongst families, communities, and economies is mirrored across my state, across the nation, and around the world.”
Thanks to the sponsorship of CHS, Gordon received $1,000 for his essay. You can hear him read it here: Ag Day essay winner, Bridger Gordon