Rose Wendinger is a third-generation farmer. Wendinger grew up on a 75-head dairy farm in Sibley County, where she learned how to take care of the land, crops and animals from her dad and five older brothers.
“There was a large age gap between me and my oldest brothers,” Wendinger said. “I was able to farm independently and be a part of the operation a little bit differently than they did. I saw how important the lifestyle was while caring for the animals and the land with my dad.”
Her experiences on the farm at an early age fueled her interests toward a lifelong career in agriculture. Currently, she serves as a farm business management educator for South Central Community College. There, she supports over 40 farm families, providing the tools and resources for farmers to succeed in their operations.
In 2021, Wendinger was selected as Minnesota’s representative for the American Soybean Association’s Corteva Young Leader program. Due to COVID, her time spent as a young leader was a stark contrast to those who came before her. Still, her participation in the program was not wasted – the connections she made in Washington, D.C., are maintained to this day.
“We were able to meet in Washington and see a completely different area of agriculture, and meet with producers from across the nation,” Wendinger said. “They all have the same ambition and passion for supporting soybean growth as I do. It’s fun to watch each other gain access to higher leadership opportunities within ASA and our state organizations.”
Source: mnsoybean.org
Photo Credit: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
Categories: Minnesota, Crops, Soybeans