Author Archives: Corryn La Rue

Margaret Mackin of the Rigby FFA Chapter in Idaho works for a family business, consulting with land owners and developers, including ranchers and other agricultural producers, to comply with government laws and regulations, particularly those of the Environmental Protection Agency. … Continue reading →

Lane Fanning of the Laverne FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has a labor exchange agreement with his parents, allowing him to use facilities, machinery and equipment. This agreement has allowed him to grow a herd of 230 stocker cattle and maintain … Continue reading →

Claire Seibel of the Lord Botetourt FFA Chapter in Virginia began her research with the hope of improving the genetic quality of the herd on her family farm by increasing the number of heifers in standing estrus. This enables the … Continue reading →

Hannah York of the Caldwell County FFA Chapter in Kentucky creates autumn displays in her community for private homes and businesses. After local fields have been combined, she gathers leftover cornstalks — approximately 250 at a time — and sorts … Continue reading →

Bryce Cline of the Stephenville FFA Chapter in Texas works with his father in his construction firm. He started by working on small projects such as pen systems, livestock equipment and small structures. He eventually learned to cover all aspects … Continue reading →

Carol-Ann Worsham and Benjamin Worsham from Jordan Central FFA in Georgia won first place in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 6 of the Agriscience Fair.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AgScienceFair_SolarHeat.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Corryn La Rue got the chance to ask FFA members why they love FFA during the Expo!  Georgia FFA members Blake Hull and Chase Powell are from the Heard County FFA chapter. Powell says he loves FFA because it’s bigger … Continue reading →

Growing up on the family farm, Joseph Arnold of Holloway, Minn., knew early on that he wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. When Arnold joined FFA and began learning even more about the industry through classes, he realized working … Continue reading →

Since third grade, Chrysta Beck of Archbold, Ohio, has raised broilers and layers to sell meat and egg products to local customers. As she got older and joined FFA, she developed a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) that would look into … Continue reading →

For Shaun Wenrick of Sidney, Ohio, his foray into business began with a passion for landscaping and a desire to earn money. Wenrick knew he had the basic skills and most of the tools needed to start the business. The … Continue reading →