Author Archives: Courtney Gerstenecker
Friederichs Wins National Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Katie Friederichs was named the National FFA Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner. Katie Friederichs of the Muscatine FFA Chapter in Iowa has had a passion for cattle since her first showing at the age of 3. She joined the National … Continue reading
Haven Wins National Agricultural Sales Entrepeneurship Proficiency
Joshua Haven of Oklahoma was named the National FFA Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner. Joshua Haven of the Cheyenne FFA Chapter in Oklahoma purchased his grandfather’s feed business in 2010. He transitioned the store to a self-service model, effectively reducing … Continue reading
Paul Wins National Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement Proficiency
Danny Paul was named the National FFA Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement Proficiency Winner. Danny Paul of the Pendleton FFA Chapter in Oregon started working on trucks when he was 9 years old. Today, he works side-by-side with his … Continue reading
Belinson Wins National Agricultural Education Proficiency
Kyler Belinson of Oklahoma was named the National FFA Agricultural Education Proficiency Winner. After Kyler Belinson of the Elgin FFA Chapter in Oklahoma made a presentation to his class about animal agriculture, he discovered that he enjoyed teaching others about … Continue reading
Agriscience Fair Project Results in Yielding True Success
Garrett Williams is a member of the West Richland FFA Chapter in Illinios. He participated in the Agriscience Fair Exhibit Display at the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo. His project impacted not only his FFA experience, but also … Continue reading
Day of Service Impacts FFA Members
Members of the Beech Grove FFA Chapter in Indiana spent part of their National Convention experience serving others through a Day of Service Project. Listen to chapter members, Jessica Benamon, Zoe Thurston, Caroline Cathcart and Blythe Burdine as they talk … Continue reading
FFA Member Hopes to “Go All Out” in her Home Chapter
Nikki Hall, a member of the Marissa FFA Chapter in Illinois, talks about her first National FFA Convention experience and her hopes of taking home the inspiration she has gained to better her community and fellow chapter members … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist, Zach Weichel
American Star Farmer Finalist – Zach Weichel, Cordell FFA Chapter (Oklahoma) – Weichel operates his beef and grain production, where he markets and sells his feeder cattle and wheat crop. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_ZachWeichel_StarFarmerFinalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, Matt Eichacker
American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist – Matt Eichacker, McCook Central FFA Chapter (South Dakota) – Eichacker operates corn and soybean productions, manages beef cattle and applies fertilizers and chemicals for two farms and a cooperative. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_MattEichacker_StarAgriculturalPlacementFinalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist Ethan VanderWal
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, Ethan VanderWal, Sioux Valley FFA Chapter (South Dakota) – VanderWal started a custom round hay bailing and rolling business, where he provides services to customers in his community. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_EthanVanderWal_StarAgribusiness.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download