Brooke Bradford
College Student | Former Arkansas FFA President & National Officer Candidate
Hometown: Shirley, AR
Briefly describe your role:
A 19-year-old studying communication and leadership in the agricultural industry, striving to help feed the world and inspire young people to dream big.
Q: Is what you’re doing now what you always pictured you would do?
A: Yes and no. I always knew I’d go to college and chase big dreams, but I never imagined it would be in agriculture or FFA. I initially wanted to be a doctor, but my path led me to FFA and agriculture.
Q: What do you see as the greatest challenges for women in your chosen industry? What are the greatest opportunities?
A: The biggest challenge is fighting stereotypes and having our abilities questioned. However, this also presents an opportunity to break glass ceilings and redefine what it means to be a leading woman in agriculture.
Q: Who has inspired you in your life/career?
A: Taylor Wisemen McNeil inspired me in leadership, Bob Goff inspired me to live with purpose, and my mom has taught me to be a strong, determined woman who dreams big.
Q: What advice would you give to an aspiring professional?
A: Become comfortable with failure and rejection. Success is built on both, and handling rejection gracefully is key to long-term growth.
Q: What’s been your secret to success?
A: Never build a ceiling. I always strive for more, constantly setting new goals and dreams, so I never stop growing and evolving.
