Kyle Tintzman, a junior in the Corvallis FFA program in Montana, operates a 300-acre forage and grain crop SAE featuring approximately 100 acres of barley and the remainder in alfalfa and grass. He discusses the rewarding aspects of watching crops grow and achieving productive harvests, while identifying irrigation as his biggest challenge due to its time-consuming nature and frequent technical issues. Through this SAE, Kyle has developed valuable mechanical and agricultural skills including welding, vehicle maintenance, and soil nutrient management, while learning the importance of hard work and effort in agricultural pursuits.
