I grew up on a farm in Northwest Missouri where I learned to love agriculture and appreciate the value of hard work. I went on to study at Southeast Community College, Northwest Missouri State University, and Kansas State University where I finished my post-secondary education career with a Masters in Agricultural Education.   After college and a couple years of teaching, I moved to Nebraska with my significant other, Evan. We live on a small acreage near Plymouth. Evan runs a custom farming operation and I work in account management for a data solutions company focusing in the grain enterprise sector. I also run my own garden/flower business called Blooms on 576th. In my free time, you can find me serving on the Jefferson County Farm Bureau Board and teaching dance at our local studio.