Maddie Nissen, a ninth-grade student at Willows High School, describes her supervised agricultural experience working at Bucke's Feed and Grain in Orland, California. She explains how she progressed from basic tasks like sweeping and restocking to managing the cash register and answering customer calls, developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, and customer service. Through this hands-on experience and classroom agriculture lessons, she has gained insight into supporting small businesses and the importance of community involvement in her future.
