FANNING SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A 12-year-old “future farmer” in Florida used his hog sale earnings to help his family rebuild after a house fire.
Cash Owens is a participant in the Future Farmers of America program.
He was home alone when his house caught fire on March 1. The fire was caused by an electrical issue and was deemed a total loss.
“It’s rough and all, but we have each other, so it’s better,” Cash said.
Cash’s mom is a single parent of three, in need of all the support she can get after the fire.
So, Cash used his farming hobby to step up and help raise money for his family.
“It makes me feel good that I can benefit my family and not just sit down, and I just want to help,” Cash said.
Cash had been raising a hog named Babe, his first farming project.
At a local livestock show with Babe after the fire, Cash won first in his class and third in his division.
“It’s crazy, I honestly can’t believe it, I am just standing here in shock,” he said.
Babe weighs 245 pounds and was sold at the livestock fair for more than $25 per pound – a total of over $6,000. He is using all the money to help his family.
Cash said he is beyond grateful for all the support he and his family received at the fair, and he is excited to help his family rebuild their lives in a new home.
“It’s awesome, I would do it again in a heartbeat no doubt,” he said.
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