CJ Thompson

Supervised Agricultural Experience: 

I spend my time taking part in a Entrepreneurship SAE based on Agricultural Turf Grass Management. At a very young age, I became interested in owning my own business as well as the outdoors. My grandparents, mom, dad, and other family friends adored my interest and supported my journey in every way possible. Through my SAE, I have found a great deal of passion in entrepreneurship and lawn/property maintenance. Once I understood that these passions could lead me to many successes, I started to take time out of my schedule to look further into the aspect of business. I found out that most great business owners are people just like me who are outgoing, respectful, and smart. I started to meet with many small business owners with my SAE in mind the whole time taking mental and physical notes to better my Lawn Care. This SAE is not only setting me up for my future in business but also serves to be a stress reliever, as I find happiness in mowing grass and other services alike.

Career Development/Leadership/Talent Events:

I competed in the Meat Evaluation CDE in the 10th grade and that team competed at a state level. In 9th grade, I attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center. Most recently, I was part of the AG Mechanics CDE competition.

Major FFA Accomplishments:

Becoming my chapters FFA secretary my 10th grade year, and chapter president 11th and 12th grade year. My most recent major accomplishment is being elected as a State Officer.

Favorite Book:

“If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” by Laura Numeroff. I love going with national honor society to read to elementary students I always pick if you give a mouse a cookie.

Favorite Movie:

My favorite movie is The Lion King. It is a comedy movie with great music, and I remember as a kid always watching it with my mom.

Favorite Meal: 

My favorite meal consists of a pulled pork slider, macaroni and cheese, fried okra, and corn nuggets with sweet tea and sweet potato pie.

Favorite Quote: 

“You get one life. I’m going to embrace mine.” by Kevin Hart

Favorite Song: 

“Green Onions” by Booker T. & The M.G’s

Favorite thing about FFA:

My favorite thing about FFA is seeing people from different backgrounds come together and have a great time. Thanks to FFA I have friends across the state and our wonderful nation.

Favorite FFA Memory:

My favorite memory is from my first time at national convention that was when a attended my first professional rodeo.

College Plans:

Currently, I have applied to auburn university were I want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Agriscience and a Master’s in whatever peeks my interest most during my time in undergraduate school.