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Let’s meet the Kentucky FFA’s 2024 Star Farmer!

Ninth-generation farmer Riley Pierce is a member of the Southwest Pulaski FFA Chapter and the 2024 Kentucky FFA State Star Farmer for his commitment to farming and unyielding work ethic at such an early age.

December 13, 2024 02:12 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, RFD-TV News Staff

Kentucky FFA‘s 2024 Star Farmer Riley Pierce of the Southwestern FFA Chapter is a ninth-generation young farmer who set out to continue his family’s legacy grain operation while also expanding a livestock herd of his own.

Congratulations, Riley! You certainly have a bright future ahead of you.

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