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Missourian Wins FFA Creed Speaking
“I believe.” Not only the theme of this year’s FFA Convention, but also the two words that start each paragraph of the FFA Creed written by E.M. Tiffany. At contest each year, FFA members can recite the creed to a … Continue reading
Free-Range Chickens: The Focus of a Young Entrepreneur
Wesley Davis, president of the West Virginia FFA Association says his Agri-Entrepreneur project fills a demand for local food in his area of the state. Free-range chickens are his SAE project. He says there is a future in this business. … Continue reading
Illinois FFA Member Competes for National Star Farmer
Brian Hills, a member of the Tri-Point FFA Chapter in Illinois is anxiously awaiting to hear the results of the National FFA Star Farmer competition. I sat down with Hills to talk about his proficiency. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Illinois-Star-Farmer.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading
Iowa FFA Member Competes for National Star in Agri-Science
Vivian Bernau from the Southeast Polk FFA Chapter in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is one of four finalists competing for the National Star in Agri-Science. According to National FFA, stars in agri-science finalists in this category have mastered researching skills. Bernau … Continue reading
FFA is Going NASCAR
FFA with Farm American and Furniture Row Racing will partner for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season. This partnership was made to tell the story of agriculture, with a focus on today and the future. At the FFA Career … Continue reading
FFA Free Range Poultry in West Virginia
Wesley Davis, president of the West Virginia FFA Association is meeting the demand of local food lovers through egg and meat production. He is part of the Agri-Entropeneours group. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Wes-Free-Range-Chicken.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Nebraska FFA’er Finds His Niche Large Mouth Bass Market
Dillon Ochsner from the Sutton FFA Chapter in Nebraska started his project six years ago and has tailored his business for success to buyers in Nebraska and Kansas. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Big-Bass.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
FFA Alum Speaks to History and Importance of Joining FFA Alumni
Ray Herren, retired department head at the University of Georgia says it is important to join alumni, because it makes the National FFA experience stronger for members. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Herron.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
FFA Takes Opportunity to Excel in Entrepreneurship
Chris Heiser from the Lamar FFA Chapter in Arkansas took an FFA service event and turned it into his Supervised Agriculture Experience: a Dexter cattle dairy. At his small dairy, he produces flavored butters. Heiser even developed his own butter … Continue reading
RFD-TV Sponsors FFA’s Native American Heritage
RFD-TV is sponsoring Native American FFA members to attend the national celebration of the Native American Heritage. I had an opportunity to meet with two of these FFA members. One member, Jacob Norte from Warner Springs FFA in Southern California, … Continue reading