Growing up on a working farm means most kids at a young age learn certain skills you can only learn on the farm. Helping around the farm is a given. For Tripp Green, it was his father who nudged him to join the FFA chapter at school.

“The course, Ag Orientation, was first offered to me when I was in the eighth grade,” said Green. “My dad, Reid Green, encouraged me to get involved in FFA so I could learn many different skills to help out with our working farm.” 

Now a freshman, Green is involved in many other activities in and out of FFA. 

“Some of my activities include Stocker Pen, Shooting Sports, Greenhand Quiz Bowl, and Livestock Judging,” said Green. “I also play basketball, baseball and track.” 

Being part of the FFA chapter at Laverne High School allows Green to compete in another discipline like Ag. 

“I enjoy being able to go to different places and compete with my knowledge of agriculture,” said Green. “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.”

Green said his brother has been a big influence in his life. 

“My brother, Teegan, has influenced me because he always pushes me to be the best I can be. He also makes me push myself, so that I can be better than he is. That is an example of true brotherly love,” said Green. 

Playing sports for Laverne gives Green an opportunity to represent his school and compete in the sports he loves. 

“I love how my teammates put in hard work, which includes blood, sweat, and tears in order to get better, and they are determined to get the job done,” said Green. “I plan to play college baseball and major in the field of conservation enforcement. With that degree, the next step is to become a game ranger.”