Lane Taylor- President
Lane Taylor is currently 17 years old and is homeschooling his way through 12th grade. He is heavily involved in 4-H as a member of the Town and Country 4-H Club. He has competed in horticultural judging for several years, and is also aspiring to become a self-employed landscaper, which takes up a large portion of his time. As a Floridian and a landscaper, Lane has found that horticulture is a way of life. He hopes to help NJHA thrive this year by dramatically increasing the membership, and he is looking forward to making the upcoming horticulture convention a beyond memorable success.
Lane Taylor is currently 17 years old and is homeschooling his way through 12th grade. He is heavily involved in 4-H as a member of the Town and Country 4-H Club. He has competed in horticultural judging for several years, and is also aspiring to become a self-employed landscaper, which takes up a large portion of his time. As a Floridian and a landscaper, Lane has found that horticulture is a way of life. He hopes to help NJHA thrive this year by dramatically increasing the membership, and he is looking forward to making the upcoming horticulture convention a beyond memorable success.
Justin Austin- Vice President
My name is Justin Austin and I am a junior at Wheeler High School in northeast Mississippi, and serving others is the cornerstone of my character, looming over all if my actions. Over the past few years, I have taken up many leadership positions, including serving as my school's powerlifting team captain, a board member for the NEMYF, an FFA sentinel in my school's chapter, and a Prentiss County 4-H ambassador. Outside of curricular and extracurricular activities, I have written 2 literary works, a novelette and a piece of flash fiction; however, I have 3 other unfinished stories. The horticulture world struck me as an unlimited array of complex means and ends. However, I have come to love horticulture because it allows you to create healthy, thriving environments or shall, attractive hobbies. Aside form the hands-on aspect, the people who commit to horticulture define it for me. In just the short while I have been involved with the NJHA, I have fallen in love with the people surrounding it, and this paves the way for my goals for the NJHA's future. I want to expand the NJHA to the farthest reaches that it can go. My goal is to hold a convention with all 50 states, and territories in attendance so that we can witness NJHA to its fullest grandeur.
My name is Justin Austin and I am a junior at Wheeler High School in northeast Mississippi, and serving others is the cornerstone of my character, looming over all if my actions. Over the past few years, I have taken up many leadership positions, including serving as my school's powerlifting team captain, a board member for the NEMYF, an FFA sentinel in my school's chapter, and a Prentiss County 4-H ambassador. Outside of curricular and extracurricular activities, I have written 2 literary works, a novelette and a piece of flash fiction; however, I have 3 other unfinished stories. The horticulture world struck me as an unlimited array of complex means and ends. However, I have come to love horticulture because it allows you to create healthy, thriving environments or shall, attractive hobbies. Aside form the hands-on aspect, the people who commit to horticulture define it for me. In just the short while I have been involved with the NJHA, I have fallen in love with the people surrounding it, and this paves the way for my goals for the NJHA's future. I want to expand the NJHA to the farthest reaches that it can go. My goal is to hold a convention with all 50 states, and territories in attendance so that we can witness NJHA to its fullest grandeur.
Ava Jacobs- Secretary
Hi my name is Ava Jacobs I am 16 years old and attend Wheeler High school in Northeast Mississippi. Since the early age of ten I have been involved in numerous 4-H activities including public speaking, livestock showing/judging, robotics, shooting sports, and horticulture. Some of my favorite hobbies are showjumping and barrel racing however my most recent interest has been horticulture. I have enjoyed learning the origin and benefits of different plants and how certain features help with the production and marketability of those plants and crops. Therefore my goal with the National Junior Horticulture Association is to help increase promotion for horticulture through NJHA activities, contests, and other events. I hope people find it an enjoyable hobby because not only will we help plants grow and change for the better but people as well.
Hi my name is Ava Jacobs I am 16 years old and attend Wheeler High school in Northeast Mississippi. Since the early age of ten I have been involved in numerous 4-H activities including public speaking, livestock showing/judging, robotics, shooting sports, and horticulture. Some of my favorite hobbies are showjumping and barrel racing however my most recent interest has been horticulture. I have enjoyed learning the origin and benefits of different plants and how certain features help with the production and marketability of those plants and crops. Therefore my goal with the National Junior Horticulture Association is to help increase promotion for horticulture through NJHA activities, contests, and other events. I hope people find it an enjoyable hobby because not only will we help plants grow and change for the better but people as well.
Kira Anderson - Director
Hi, my name is Kira Anderson. I am 18 years old and am currently taking classes at Frederick Community College during my gap year. Outside of school I am involved in 4-H, as well as being a member of a choir and a handbell ensemble. One of my favorite parts of horticulture is learning about the similarities, differences, and uses of plants. I also love the community! As a NJHA director I hope to connect more states to horticulture and to promote NJHA
Hi, my name is Kira Anderson. I am 18 years old and am currently taking classes at Frederick Community College during my gap year. Outside of school I am involved in 4-H, as well as being a member of a choir and a handbell ensemble. One of my favorite parts of horticulture is learning about the similarities, differences, and uses of plants. I also love the community! As a NJHA director I hope to connect more states to horticulture and to promote NJHA
Jeremiah Caswell-Director
My name is Jeremiah Caswell, and I am 16 years old. I have been homeschooled my whole life, and I have been involved in numerous extracurricular activities through the 4-H program. During my 11 years in 4-H, I have learned a lot of life skills. I have gone on national trips, been involved in state events, served on my county council, been in multiple officer positions in my club, and been on multiple judging teams. My main goal for the NJHA would be growth. I would like to use my skills and knowledge to help this organization grow and get more people interested and involved in horticulture. I like horticulture because of the many different opportunities and careers it can offer. I also enjoy the outdoors and the sense of fulfillment horticulture can bring when you get to see your hard work pay off.
My name is Jeremiah Caswell, and I am 16 years old. I have been homeschooled my whole life, and I have been involved in numerous extracurricular activities through the 4-H program. During my 11 years in 4-H, I have learned a lot of life skills. I have gone on national trips, been involved in state events, served on my county council, been in multiple officer positions in my club, and been on multiple judging teams. My main goal for the NJHA would be growth. I would like to use my skills and knowledge to help this organization grow and get more people interested and involved in horticulture. I like horticulture because of the many different opportunities and careers it can offer. I also enjoy the outdoors and the sense of fulfillment horticulture can bring when you get to see your hard work pay off.
Kylie Goodson- Director
My name is Kylie Goodson, I'm 17 years old and in 11th grade. I am in 4-H and a pole vaulter for my school track team. I love spending time with my family and friends, dancing, and volunteering with the kids at my church! I am also an officer for a club at my school called FANS (fitness and nutrition in schools) spreading awareness of your health physically and mentally. In 4-H, I have been involved in many horticulture activities, including identification, forestry, and gardening. My goal for NJHA is to reach people and teach them about not just the industries of horticulture for careers but also how horticulture impacts us in our everyday lives. Horticulture came into my life in the 6th grade when I started hydroponics in my agriculture class. I love the diversity in horticulture and the many opportunities that are involved from forestry, landscaping, floriculture, olericulture, and pomology.
My name is Kylie Goodson, I'm 17 years old and in 11th grade. I am in 4-H and a pole vaulter for my school track team. I love spending time with my family and friends, dancing, and volunteering with the kids at my church! I am also an officer for a club at my school called FANS (fitness and nutrition in schools) spreading awareness of your health physically and mentally. In 4-H, I have been involved in many horticulture activities, including identification, forestry, and gardening. My goal for NJHA is to reach people and teach them about not just the industries of horticulture for careers but also how horticulture impacts us in our everyday lives. Horticulture came into my life in the 6th grade when I started hydroponics in my agriculture class. I love the diversity in horticulture and the many opportunities that are involved from forestry, landscaping, floriculture, olericulture, and pomology.
Andrew Logan- Director
My name is Andrew Logan, and I am a junior at Sacramento Country Day School in Northern California. I have been drawn to horticulture since my family started a garden on an empty lot in our neighborhood during the pandemic. I enjoy learning about plants because it helps me feel connected to my neighborhood and the world around me. This year I became interested in propagating various plants using several different methods.
As Western Director, I hope to help inspire other Western states to join NJHA and attend our national convention. Outside of NJHA, I enjoy running, reading, and am president of my 4H club.
My name is Andrew Logan, and I am a junior at Sacramento Country Day School in Northern California. I have been drawn to horticulture since my family started a garden on an empty lot in our neighborhood during the pandemic. I enjoy learning about plants because it helps me feel connected to my neighborhood and the world around me. This year I became interested in propagating various plants using several different methods.
As Western Director, I hope to help inspire other Western states to join NJHA and attend our national convention. Outside of NJHA, I enjoy running, reading, and am president of my 4H club.