Justin Crowley

Justin was born in Howard Lake, Minnesota, and grew up a farm kid in many ways. His parents (Clem and Deb) owned a small agribusiness selling and custom applying fertilizer, pesticides, and seed to farmers. He learned many life skills working for them and developed a passion for learning/teaching. Justin’s plans to take over the business changed when his parents made the decision to sell it while he was in high school. 

It was a fairly easy decision to attend the University of Minnesota for Justin. Several members of FarmHouse were close friends and mentors of his who also convinced him to join the Fraternity in the fall of 2009. After starting in Agriculture, Food, and Business Management, he decided to transfer into the Agricultural Education program. His time in FFA and volunteering with youth education programs influenced him heavily. Leadership experiences during college, especially in FarmHouse, truly helped prepare Justin for life and career after graduating. 

After deciding the classroom formal teaching was not for him, he pursued a job at FarmHouse Headquarters in Kansas City. He created and delivered leadership development curriculum to over 30 FarmHouse chapters across North America and had the opportunity to facilitate programs with other fraternal organizations. Just over 4 years later, Justin moved back to Minnesota to marry his wonderful wife, Katie. She serves as an agricultural teacher at the Academy For Sciences and Agriculture. They share a passion for education and both recently completed their masters’ degrees. 

Moving back led to a job change and the start of his career with the University of Minnesota in 2017. Justin believes in the mission of the university and has had roles within Extension, MAST International, and now in the Office of Human Resources. It is a privilege for him to work at his alma mater and to have the opportunity to continue working with the Minnesota chapter.  

Justin continues to volunteer as a facilitator with fraternal leadership conferences and is involved in several community organizations including his church. Justin and Katie have been blessed with two kids, Beth and Olivia. They enjoy spending their free time with family including 12 nieces and nephews. Justin is honored and happy to advise the great men of FarmHouse. Justin strives to serve as a positive example, provide accountability when needed, and offer any resources he can.