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Connor Rose STAR in Agricultural Placement Finalist

Connor Rose from the Shields Valley FFA Chapter in Montana. His time working on a ranch taught him the importance of hard work and communicating with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Rose.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jacob Harrison STAR in Agriscience Finalist

Jacob Harrison from the Lowndes County FFA Chapter in Georgia is a STAR in Agriscience Finalist. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Harrison.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dan Dunn Paints Inspiration

Dan Dunn with Paintjam inspired Opening Session with his passionate hand-painted portraits. Although the pictures speak for themselves, he strives to inspire everyone to follow their passion with all of their heart no matter their age. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Dunn_PaintJam.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading

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Clayton Carley American Star Farmer

What started humbly as converting the front yard into a sweet corn field has quickly grown into a successful business and a large farming operation. Clayton Carley began farming to earn money to buy his own car. He now hopes … Continue reading

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John Davis and Springer Brittain Named National Agriscience Winners in Food Products and Processing Systems

John Davis and Springer Brittain were named the National Winners in Food Products and Processing Systems. The two FFA members gained a great deal of knowledge with their research. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/AgSci_DIII_TX.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Hunter Corbett National Agriscience Division I Winner

Hunter Corbett from Lowndes, Georgia was named the National Agriscience Division I Winner. After many hours of research, his hard work has truly paid off. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/AgSci_DI_Envi.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jacie Butler Division National Agriscience Winner for Division I

Jacie Butler from Southwestern Heights, Kansas was named the National Agriscience winner for Division I. She has truly embraced personal growth. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/AgSci_DI.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Two Utah Members Named Agriscience Winners for Division III

Savannah Allison and Kalynn Webb were named Division III National winners. They are both from from Lehi, Utah and have discovered very interesting facts through their research. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/AgSci_DIII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kim O’Byrne Named National Agriscience Teacher of the Year for Region II

Kim O’Byrne from Las Cruces, New Mexico was named the National Agriscience Teacher of the Year for Region II. Her passion has not only allowed her to succeed but also her students. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/AgSci_RegionII.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Extemporaneous Public Speaking Winner Garrett Wesley

Garrett Wesley from the Texas FFA Association was named the national winner for Extemporaneous Public Speaking. As a junior, he has achieved a great deal! http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Extemp_Winner1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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