Author Archives: Corryn La Rue
Texas FFA member wins national Employment Skills competition
Carlye Winfrey of the Seminole FFA chapter got first place in the Employment Skills competition. This isn’t the first time Carlye has walked off a national stage with a first place award; back in 2015, she won first in the … Continue reading
Alumni Chapter of the Year Award Recipient
The West Rowan Alumni Chapter is the recipient of the Alumni Chapter of the Year Award. Madeline Wilhelm and Alex Sillyman represented the chapter on stage. Corryn La Rue interviewed Alex Sillyman, check it out below. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ALUMNI-CHAPTER-OF-THE-YEAR-_20181026T093651.301792_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading
Governor Holcomb During First General Session
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb came and spoke at the 91st National FFA Convention. When Corryn La Rue interviewed him, he said he thinks this year’s convention theme is “spot on.” Listen below for more. Gov Holcomb at 2018 Convention
2017 – 18 National FFA Secretary Reviews Her Year
Corryn La Rue interviewed National FFA Secretary Erica Baier, where she reflected on the past year as a national officer and the struggles and triumphs the officer team experienced. For Erica, her time serving over 600,000 members was also spent … Continue reading
2017 -18 National FFA President Reviews Her Year
When Corryn La Rue asked Breanna Holbert to sum up the best part of her year as National FFA President, she had simple words — the members. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/BreannaHolbert_YearInReview.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National Winner – Creed
Blayne Vandeveer from the Tri-County FFA Chapter in Indiana won first place in the national Creed competition. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Creed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National Proficiency Winner: Specialty Animal Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Nicholas Perreault of the Killingly FFA Chapter in Connecticut is the aquaculture lab manager for his school district. With 1,000 tilapia fish, 50 koi and various other aquatic organisms including tropical fish and a turtle, he manages the lab after … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Outdoor Recreation—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Joshua Loew of the Cumberland Regional FFA Chapter in New Jersey works at Beaver Dam Boat Rentals, a small business that consists of 20 row boats that can be rented for use at the local creek. Joshua focuses on ecotourism, … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Goat Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Thomas William Woelfie of the Munford “Big Boll” FFA Chapter in Tennessee began his interest in goat production 11 years ago when his grandfather purchased two Boer/Kiko mixed does and a buck for him. By the time he started high … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Forage Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Blake Kirchhoff of the Superior FFA Chapter in Nebraska owns and operates a custom swathing and baling business. In 2014, he started baling for the family farm and selling its hay. Through advertising at local businesses, he’s been able to … Continue reading