Author Archives: Hannah Borg

2019 Star in Agriscience Finalist | Courtney Cameron

Courtney Cameron is from the Lowndes FFA Chapter in Valdosta, Georgia. Her supervised agriculture experience (SAE) is conducting plant disease research. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Courtney-Cameron_Star-in-Agriscience-Finalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Posted in 2019 Convention | Comments Off on 2019 Star in Agriscience Finalist | Courtney Cameron

2019 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist | Nicole Harder

Nicole Harder represents the Lacrosse FFA Chapter in Kahlotus, Washington and is a Star in Ag Placement finalist after pursuing various opportunities to learn more about livestock and meat production. Listen to learn more about her SAE. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nicole-Harder_-Star-in-Agricultural-Placement_01.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Convention | Comments Off on 2019 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist | Nicole Harder

2019 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist | Murdock Wynn

Murdock Wynn represents the Colquitt County FFA Chapter in Norman Park, Georgia. He is a Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist. Wynn’s supervised agricultural experience (SAE) is focused on Wynn Farm which is home to 2,500 sows, 50 cows and 20 … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Convention | Comments Off on 2019 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist | Murdock Wynn

Layni LeBlanc Reflects on Her Year of Service

Layni LeBlanc, from Louisana, serves as the 2018- 2019 National  FFA  Secretary. Although she didn’t grow up with an agriculture background, she quickly fell in love with the career after encouragement from her FFA advisor.   Listen to hear more … Continue reading

Posted in 2019 Convention | Comments Off on Layni LeBlanc Reflects on Her Year of Service

Adrian Schunk Reflects on Her Year of Service

Adrian Schunk, Eastern Region Vice President, from Michigan reflects on her year of service as a National FFA Officer. She also provides an insight into her retiring address.     http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Adrian-Schunk_National-FFA-Vice-President.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Posted in 2019 Convention | Comments Off on Adrian Schunk Reflects on Her Year of Service

Special Guest: Easton Corbin

Easton Corbin, a popular name in country music, is also an alumnus of The National FFA Organization. He talks about his part of the Ram Trucks ‘The Farmer in All of Us’ campaign. Hannah Borg is a senior at the … Continue reading

Posted in 2018 Convention | Comments Off on Special Guest: Easton Corbin

2018 National Extemporaneous Speaking Champion

Micah Lehe of Tri-County FFA, IN is the 2018 National Extemporaneous Speaking Champion. Hear his interview below. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Micah-Lehe_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Posted in 2018 Convention | Comments Off on 2018 National Extemporaneous Speaking Champion

Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders Winner—Hope FFA of Indiana

Each year at the National FFA Convention & Expo, five awards are given to outstanding chapters across the nation. These chapters are recognized for exhibiting excellence in categories such as growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture. By providing educational … Continue reading

Posted in 2018 Convention | Comments Off on Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders Winner—Hope FFA of Indiana

Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele

Kyle Scheele is an author, speaker cardboard and better-word-builder. He took the convention stage during the opening session of the 91st National FFA Convention to deliver a motivational speech.       Hannah Borg is a senior at the University … Continue reading

Posted in 2018 Convention | Comments Off on Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele

National FFA CEO Offers Remarks

Mark Poesch, a Nebraska Native, has been CEO of The National FFA Organization since 2016. He gives a preview of the week, talks about his FFA experience and much more.     Hannah Borg is a senior at the University … Continue reading

Posted in 2018 Convention | Comments Off on National FFA CEO Offers Remarks