Author Archives: Courtney Gerstenecker

FFA Members’ Reaction to First Convention Experience

FFA members, Joey Birrittier and Collin Webb, of the Waterloo FFA Chapter share their reaction to their first experience at the National FFA Convention & Expo.  These Illinois FFA members have experienced growth, inspiration and excitement.  Listen in as they … Continue reading

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Zach Weichel named American Star Farmer

Oklahoma Student Wins 2014 Star Farmer Award  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014/87th National FFA Convention & Expo) – Zach Weichel was named the 2014 American Star Farmer today during the eighth general session of the National FFA Convention & … Continue reading

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Sarah Cox named American Star in Agriscience

Ohio Student Wins 2014 Star in Agriscience Award  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014/87th National FFA Convention & Expo) – Sarah Cox was named the 2014 American Star in Agriscience today during the eighth general session of the National FFA … Continue reading

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Kale Parker Lives by the FFA Creed

Congratulations to Kale Parker of Oklahoma who was announced as the top National FFA Creed Speaker at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo.  Be sure to listen in to his incredible response and appreciation for his amazing accomplishment.  His … Continue reading

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Sosebee Wins National Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency

Cole Sosebee was named the National FFA Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency Winner.  Cole Jackson Sosebee of the White County FFA Chapter in Georgia inherited his father’s love of fishing and decided to turn it into his SAE.  With a … Continue reading

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Campbell Wins National Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency

Blake Campbell was named the National FFA Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner.  Blake Campbell of the Waterford FFA Chapter in Ohio and his brother co-own their own business titled, “Campbell Brothers 2.”  They raise and market purebred registered Berkshire, Hereford, … Continue reading

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Haffenbredl Wins National Sheep Production Proficiency

Carissa Haffenbredl was named the National FFA Sheep Production Proficiency Winner.  Carissa Haffenbredl of the Marshfield FFA Chapter in Wisconsin began her sheep project in 2009 with the purchase of a market lamb for the county fair and a ewe … Continue reading

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Rambatt Wins National Home and/or Community Development Proficiency

Brittany Rambatt was named the National FFA Home and/or Community Development Proficiency Winner. Brittany Rambatt of the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin began her SAE as a freshman.  First, she started volunteering around her community in simple ways like … Continue reading

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McNeely Wins National Forage Production Proficiency

Ethan McNeely was named the National FFA Forage Production Proficiency Winner.  Ethan Scott Edward McNeely of the Scottsburg FFA Chapter in Indiana has been involved in his family’s forage production operation since he was a child.  On the 800-acre farm, … Continue reading

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Parcell Wins National Emerging Agriculture Technology Proficiency

Tyler Parcell was named the National FFA Emerging Agriculture Technology Proficiency Winner.  Tyler Parcell of the Fayetteville FFA Chapter in Ohio designs and develops educational computer programs that allow FFA and 4-H members to enhance their skills in small animal … Continue reading

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