At just 10 years old, Kendall Rae Johnson is making history.

The South Fulton, Georgia fifth grader is the youngest certified farmer in the United States—a recognition she earned at just six years old through dedication and a backyard garden that’s transformed her family’s life, according to 11 Alive.

Now, Kendall Rae has achieved another milestone: she has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to South Carolina State University. The scholarship is for agriculture, underscoring that her passion for farming is paving the way for her future.

In her backyard, Kendall grows vegetables, tends animals, and helps manage her family’s crops.

“She just wanted to grow,” her mom, Ursula, told the outlet. “Once she found her love of growing, that blossomed into what you see today.”

Her work has inspired her family, who now follow her lead. “It’s living with the ceiling open,” Ursula said. “We have no idea where we’re going, but we’re just following.”

Kendall’s efforts caught the attention of South Carolina State University’s president, Alexander Conyers, who decided to award her the full-ride scholarship—a gesture typically reserved for student athletes. Ursula said Conyers told her that if he could give scholarships to athletes, he could do the same for “an ag scholar.” The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, and room and board.

Kendall, thrilled by the news, said, “I’m the first 10-year-old to get a full-ride scholarship!” Her long-term goal is to expand her farm to 100 acres, complete with longhorn cattle, poultry, and more.

In addition to running her own farm, Kendall serves as a USDA National Urban Agriculture Youth Ambassador, encouraging children nationwide to apply for youth farming scholarships. Her message is simple: “I want to tell them to keep growing. Keep going. Keep being amazing. You do you!”