Author Archives: Alex Voichoskie
Rhode Island: It All Started Here
Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in America, Narragansett FFA member Ariana Seigh says it doesn’t stop them from creating a big impact in agriculture. Narragansett FFA was selected to represent Rhode Island in the Hall of States display … Continue reading
Delaware Grown: FFA Members Represent State’s Ag Industry
The Hall of States display in the Indiana Convention Center features exhibits from one chapter per state. Delaware was represented by the Appoquinimink FFA Chapter. Chapter member Jessie Schweiger shares the idea behind her state’s display. Alex Voichoskie reports. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Appoquinimink-FFA-Deleware.mp3Podcast: … Continue reading
Hawaii Represented at National FFA Convention
Hawaii State Officers What does Hawaii’s agriculture industry look like? Hawaii State Vice President Harvey Tagalicud and Hawaii State Secretary Hannah Diocares explain agriculture in the Aloha State. Tagalicud says Hawaii’s agriculture industry is intertwined with its culture and history. … Continue reading
Missouri Chapter Receives Premier Chapter-Building Communities Award
The Troy FFA Chapter in Missouri is the recipient of the Premier Chapter – Building Communities award at National FFA. Troy FFA created a project that spreads awareness on the national need for organ transplants. Alex Voichoskie visits with chapter … Continue reading
Georgia FFA Chapter Receives National Middle School Model of Excellence
The Commerce Middle School FFA Chapter of Georgia is the recipient of the Middle School Model of Excellence award at National FFA Convention. This chapter is only in its second year and has claimed its first National FFA award. Alex … Continue reading
Covington-UVCC FFA of Ohio Receives National Model of Excellence Award
The Covington-UVCC FFA Chapter of Ohio is the recipient of the Model of Excellence award at National FFA Convention. Chapter members Tori Quinter, Brenna Miller and Morgan Kimmel explain the award and their chapter projects. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Model-of-Excellence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window … Continue reading
Ohio Star Farmer Finalist: Little Changes Make Big Impacts
Todd Peterson is among four FFA members nationwide to be recognized as an American Star Farmer finalist. Peterson started his SAE with only a 7-acre pasture. Today, he farms over 300 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. “I’m trying to … Continue reading
Illinois Star Farmer Finalist: Persevering Through Record Flooding
Nick Torrance is among four in the nation to be recognized as an American Star Farmer finalist. His Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) is comprised of three parts: corn production, soybean production and beef cattle production. Torrance says his family’s operation … Continue reading
Ohio Star in Agribusiness Finalist: Take the Risk
Luke Scott is among four in the nation recognized as an American Star in Agribusiness finalist. Scott and his family farm about 1,500 acres of corn, soybeans, and wheat in Ohio. However, his primary agribusiness concentration is owning and operating … Continue reading
Illinois Star in Agriscience Finalist: Her Role in Changing the World
Kacie Haag is among four in the nation to be selected as an American Star in Agriscience finalist. Her research focuses on soil nitrogen levels and figuring out the best practices to reduce the farm’s environmental impact as well as … Continue reading