Kenzie Everett, an 18-year-old student from the Ionia County Career Center, has built an impressive and meaningful Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) rooted in animal care, entrepreneurship and innovation. As a Michigan FFA Star Finalist in Agribusiness, Kenzie’s journey reflects how hands-on experiences and a willingness to try new ideas can grow into a business that serves both animals and people.

Throughout her time in FFA, Kenzie has been involved in a diverse SAE program that includes showing beef and pigs, as well as a placement experience at Caledonia Farmers Elevator. These experiences exposed her to multiple areas of agriculture and ultimately inspired her to focus on building her own agricultural business, Wildflower PMF Therapy. FFA played a key role in her personal growth along the way. “FFA has made a difference in my life by getting me out of my comfort zone and helping me be less shy,” Kenzie shared.

Kenzie’s involvement in showing livestock sparked an interest in animal wellness and care, which led her to start Wildflower PMF Therapy. She wanted to find a way to help animals feel better without needing a medical license, while still offering a service that could make a real difference. PMF, or Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, is used to help relieve inflammation and support overall wellness. The therapy can penetrate deep into tissues and may lead to benefits such as increased circulation, reduced inflammation, pain relief and enhanced cellular repair.

Wildflower PMF Therapy offers affordable 30-minute sessions for all livestock, as well as for humans, making the service accessible to a wide range of clients. Through her business, Kenzie works directly with customers to provide care that supports animal comfort and performance. Running the business has taught her valuable lessons beyond animal health. “My SAE has taught me to try new things, and see if they will work or fail,” she explained.

As her business has grown, Kenzie has learned that success depends on more than just a good service. Wildflower PMF Therapy has taught her the importance of strong marketing, effective advertising and building trust with customers. Establishing a good reputation and forming honest, dependable relationships have been critical to growing her client base and maintaining confidence in her work.

Kenzie encourages other FFA members to fully embrace every opportunity available to them. “Try everything that you can and meet new people,” she advised. Through her own SAE, she was able to learn about different careers and explore options for her future. “In my SAE, I was able to ask questions about people’s jobs, and that helped me decide what I wanted to do after high school,” she shared.

After graduation, Kenzie plans to further her education at South Dakota State University, where she will major in Agricultural Education. She hopes to continue learning, teaching and giving back to the agricultural industry that has shaped her journey.

The Michigan FFA Star in Agribusiness Award recognizes students who demonstrate excellence, leadership and innovation through their Supervised Agricultural Experiences. Kenzie Everett exemplifies those qualities through her entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to animal care and commitment to growth. She will be recognized as a finalist for this award at the 98th Michigan FFA State Convention, held March 4- 6, 2026, on the campus of Michigan State University alongside fellow finalists Wesley Rogers from Mason and Nathan Radomski from Laker.

Congratulations, Kenzie Everett, Star Finalist in Agribusiness. Support the Michigan FFA Foundation to help students discover their passions, build confidence and turn ideas into impactful agricultural businesses.

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