Author Archives: Bronson Teichert

Courtney Jane Cameron of the Lowndes FFA Chapter in Georgia has used her research skills to tackle the problem of the tobacco mosaic virus, or TMV, by using acetylsalicylic acid. TMV is a viral crop disease worldwide impacting approximately 250 … Continue reading →

Sierra MacKenzie Drewes of the Kern Valley FFA Chapter in California works at a feed store in her community, selling medicine, grooming supplies, supplements and tack. Entrusted to open and manage the store on her own, she also has the … Continue reading →

When Aaron Lane Hendrich of the Eaton-MVCTC FFA Chapter in Ohio was seven years old, his parents gave him an old push mower that did not run. After disassembling it, he made some repairs, put it back together and it … Continue reading →

Jenna and Bailey conducted a project on farmers’ perspectives on farm safety in southeast Nebraska. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agrisciencefair_Jenna_Bailey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

“I couldn’t imagine a better career field than agricultural education.” -Jonathan Holloway http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Outstandingteacher_JonathanHolloway.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

“Historically and statistically, everything that’s possible today was impossible at one time. The inverse of that is, everything that is impossible right now statistically, is on the trajectory of becoming possible.” -Mick Ebeling   “My hope for the FFA is … Continue reading →

“I come out here and I see the thousands and thousands of students, people. It says these young people are some of the best and brightest in the United States. Seeing these people out here and the people that support … Continue reading →

“I’m very humbled by receiving this award. I don’t feel like I’ve done that much to deserve it. There are certainly plenty of people out there who have done a lot more to deserve it.” -Archie Matthews http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Alumni_contributor_ArchieMatthews.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading →

Jake Fanning of May, Okla., originally purchased cattle as a part of a competition with his FFA chapter, but that simple transaction turned him onto a lifestyle and passion for work in the cattle industry. It all began when a … Continue reading →

For Mark Cavallero, farming has been a way of life for as long as he can remember. In fact, the Madera, Calif., resident’s first vivid recollections are of helping steer a tractor and doing chores on the farm. His family … Continue reading →