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Ross Crabill STAR in Agricultural Placement Finalist

Ross Crabill is from the Shenandoah FFA chapter in Indiana. His hard work allowed him to gain valuable skills to apply to his future. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Crabill.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Illinois FFA Member Takes First in Creed

Kira Eidson, from the Payson FFA chapter in Illinois, placed first in Creed Speaking. She is extremely passionate and tied personal experiences into the presentation. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Creed_Eidson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Member Works with Blueberries & Wins

Callie Warren from the Lowndes County FFA chapter in Georgia was named the winner of Food Products & Processing Systems Division II. She studied ways to increase the sugar content of blueberries using hands-on scientific methods. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Warren_Ag_Sci_Winner.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading

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FFA Members Test Duct Tape to Win Agriscience Area

Joshua Saleen and Juan Martinez are from the James Madison FFA chapter in San Antonio, Texas. They studied the stickiness of certain brands of tape via a device they invented. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Div_3_Ag_Sci.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sea World & Busch Gardens Educate FFA Members

Sea World & Busch Gardens Educate FFA members from across the nation by providing information in regards to exotic species of animals. Students were able to touch and see anything from an owl to Pinkie the flamingo. Anita Yeattes, Supervisor … Continue reading

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National FFA Alumni President Encourages Local Support

Jim McCray, from Illinois, is serving as the National FFA Alumni President. He states the importance of supporting your local FFA chapter to encourage success amongst members. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Alumni_McCray.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tyler Vathauer STAR Farmer Finalist

Tyler Vathauer from the Blue Valley FFA chapter in Kansas is a STAR Farmer finalist. He has gained valuable experiences through his work on the farm. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Farmer_Vathauer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Elizabeth Hayes STAR in Agribusiness Finalist

Elizabeth Hayes is from the Marysville FFA chapter in Ohio. She shares her passion for working with horses with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Bus_Hayes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Emilie Cerny Finalist for STAR in Agriscience

Emilie Cerny from the Big Foot FFA chapter in Wisconsin is a STAR in Agriscience Finalist. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Cerny.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Vance Zacharias STAR Farmer Finalist

Vance Zacharias is a STAR Farmer Finalist. He is from the Enderlin FFA chapter in North Dakota. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Farmer_Zacharias.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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