Author Archives: Amie Burke

Taylor Runyan from Atoka, Oklahoma is a STAR in Agriscience finalist. Between her research area and college career she has a bright future awaiting her. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/STAR_Taylor_Runyan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Rachael Arkfeld from Dunbar, Nebraska is a STAR in Agriscience finalist. Her FFA experience has truly become a passion and a family affair. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/STAR_Rachel_Arkfeld.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Kurt Parsons from Ducor, California is a STAR Agricultural Placement finalist. Parsons has worked hard on his record books and is honored to be represented as a finalist. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/STAR_Kurt_Parsons.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Cody Walker from Morrison, Tennessee is a finalist in STAR Agricultural Placement. After putting many years and hours into his record book he is enjoying the 85th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/STAR_Cody_Walker.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Matthew Marcellus from Atkinson, Nebraska is a STAR Placement finalist. Upon starting his record books his freshman year of high school, he has experienced a great deal of personal growth. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/STAR_Matt_Marcellus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Clayton Carley from the Cissna Park FFA chapter is a finalist for STAR Farmer. The Illinois farm boy has worked hard to become outstanding in his field. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/STAR_Clayton_Carley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

RFD-TV is a Platinum sponsor here at convention. Patrick Gottsch serves as the president, CEO, and founder of the RFD-TV network and explains why he feels the support is an investment in agriculture’s bright future! http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Feature_RFDTV_Patrick.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading →

Doug Loudenslager, general manager for J R Equipment Inc. Case IH dealer, talks about his passion for supporting the National FFA Organization, the Ohio FFA Association, and the Buckeye FFA chapter from Ohio. He truly believes the future of the … Continue reading →

The Tri-Valley Central FFA chapter was named the Model of Innovation Community Development winner. They implemented three unique programs into their FFA chapter and community allowing everyone to become involved in the initiatives. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MOI_TriValleyCentral_NY.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Vinita FFA Chapter from Oklahoma received national recognition for being the winning chapter in the area of Model of Innovations. Their unique “Don’t Text and Drive” program focused on teenage drivers and their personal safety. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/MOI_Vinita_OK-2.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading →