By Anita Hawkins, Volunteer Coordinator 

Aiden Schwarzenberg has grown up surrounded by agriculture and continues to build his future in the industry. He spent nine years in 4-H and four years in FFA, showing market goats, pigs, and steers at the Healdsburg and Sonoma County fairs. Proceeds from selling his market animals helped fund future projects and even his truck, teaching him responsibility and hard work early on. 

Aiden is currently a second-year student at Santa Rosa Junior College, studying Agricultural Business. He plans to transfer to Chico State University and hopes to earn his real estate license to pursue a career as an agricultural real estate agent. 

Family, friends, and animals are central to Aiden’s life. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, fishing, attending jackpot shows, working, and spending time with friends. He’s a fan of old country and classic rock, and one of his favorite outdoor activities is cutting firewood. He enjoys running chainsaws, helping keep his family warm in the winter, and doing tractor work, especially operating his family’s Caterpillar D6C bulldozer. 

Aiden enjoys visiting Klamath County, Oregon for its countryside and mountain views, as well as California’s Central Valley, where agriculture is everywhere. 

As a Collegiate Member of Sonoma County Farm Bureau, Aiden volunteers to support local farms and ranches and to continue learning about agriculture. He believes it is especially important for young people to stay informed and involved, as they represent the future of the industry. 

In addition to Farm Bureau, Aiden is involved with the Santa Rosa Junior College Ag Ambassadors and the Sonoma-Marin Young Farmers and Ranchers. Through these groups, he enjoys meeting new people, expanding his network, giving back to the community, and sharing his passion for agriculture with others. 

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