Author Archives: Hannah Borg
Prepared Public Speaking Winner Martha Moenning of Triton FFA , MN
The prepared public speaking LDE is designed to recognize outstanding FFA members for their ability to prepare and present a factual speech on a specific agricultural issue in a well thought-out and logical manner in a competitive setting. Members prepare … Continue reading
National FFA Creed Speaker Winner- Isabella Albiani of Elk Grove FFA , CA
INDIANAPOLIS- Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Friday during the sixth session of the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kimberly Bellah of Murray State University served as superintendent of … Continue reading
Vegetable Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Levi Alsum – Wisconsin
Levi Alsum of the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works for his family’s operation, supplying fresh sweet corn and other fruits and vegetables to customers within a hundred-mile radius. The farm covers 400 acres. He and his brother operate … Continue reading
Turf Grass Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement Jacob Pooler – Tennessee
Jacob Pooler of the Paris FFA Chapter in Tennessee works for Tri Turf Sod Farms, helping to grow Bermuda, Zoysia, and Fescue grasses on 800 acres that are used to establish lawns on golf courses, athletic fields, and residential areas. … Continue reading
Swine Production – Placement Cade Snethen – Indiana
Cade Snethen of the Benton Central FFA Chapter in Indiana works at a confinement feeding operation raising swine. The operation is wean-to-finish and houses approximately 4,200 hogs at a time. He manages the entire barn, handling everything from physical maintenance … Continue reading
Home and/or Community Development – Entrepreneurship/Placement Kelly Price – Virginia
Kelly Price of the Appomattox FFA Chapter in Virginia is a certified EMT, member of the Appomattox County Volunteer Rescue Squad, and member of the Red House Volunteer Fire Department. She spends her time participating in training workshops, recruitment programs, … Continue reading
Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Austin Dotterer – Ohio
Austin Dotterer of the Smithville FFA Chapter in Ohio began his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) because he wanted to help his aunt and uncle who own a blackberry farm of about 2,400 plants. When he began, his only responsibilities were … Continue reading
Food Science and Technology – Entrepreneurship/Placement Caden Zotter – Texas
Caden Zotter of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas has two aspects to his supervised agricultural experience (SAE). The first helps various hunting outfits collect disease data in harvested wildlife used for food consumption in order to improve food safety … Continue reading
Nursery Operations – Entrepreneurship/Placement Kylynn Mallen – Missouri
When her mother started her retail greenhouse, Kylynn Mallen of the Cameron FFA Chapter in Missouri took her role in the new business, too. Summers before high school were spent learning the tricks of the trade and when freshman year … Continue reading
Equine Science – Placement Jonni Biren – Minnesota
Jonni Biren of the Russell Tyler Ruthton FFA Chapter in Minnesota works for a six-horse hitch of Shire geldings called Dakota Thunder Shires. She helps drive the horses, cleans stalls, feeds up to 12 head of horses, grooms, and provides … Continue reading