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Passion for agriculture shared with family
Amber Reed’s dad was an ag teacher in Albia. She grew up showing horses, hogs and cattle, developing a passion for agriculture that she shares with her husband.Appreciation for nature and livestock and the environment are qualities that Amber believes she and husband Bryan will instill in their children. As a special education teacher at the local high school, Amber has summers off so once her children are older, she’ll be able to get back “outside” to help with the cows. She looks forward to the days when her children will exhibit livestock at the county fairs.
The Reeds appreciate the support they get from their small-town community. They held an open house when they put up their new hoop barn and more than 200 people attended. Acceptance and support from neighbors is very important to the Reed family.
As a mother and wife, food safety and a safe environment is important to Amber, as she believes it is important to preserve the farm and its resources for the next generation.
Jaycee, who turns 5 later this month joined in the conversation to tell me what she likes about the farm. No surprise, like her mom and dad, she likes spending time with the livestock. Little brother Brayden likes the cows, too.
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