I grew up working on my family’s watermelon fields and cattle operations, gaining hands-on experience across both crop and livestock management. In watermelon production, I assisted with transplanting, laying plastic, irrigation checks, pest and disease scouting, and harvest logistics. On the cattle side, I worked cattle through horseback gathering, vaccinations, sorting, mineral distribution, record-keeping, weighing cattle, and preparing load sheets for shipping. These experiences taught me responsibility, problem-solving, and the importance of maintaining healthy, productive agricultural systems.