Author Archives: Jamye Spence Freeman
Food Science and Technology—Entrepreneurship/Placement Derek Jacob Hoffman—Ohio
Derek Jacob Hoffman of the Ridgewood FFA Chapter in Ohio helps conduct potato chip and tomato production research at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. While his duties were initially limited to washing trays, he now plants, collects and … Continue reading
Equine Science—Entrepreneurship Blaine Mibb—Oklahoma
Because of his father’s experience as a professional steer wrestling horse trainer, Blaine Mibb of the Adair FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has always been around the rodeo business. Naturally, his SAE revolves around breaking and training horses for the roping … Continue reading
Diversified Horticulture—Entrepreneurship/Placement Aaron R. Retzlaff—Wisconsin
AaronR. Retzlaff of the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin holds 50 percent ownership in T & A Lawn Care and 100 percent ownership in Retzlaff Landscaping. The first company grew out of an initial mowing contract with a local … Continue reading
Dairy Production—Entrepreneurship Tony Lopes—California
Tony Lopes of the Gustine FFA Chapter in California owns and manages 41 registered Holsteins on his family-operated dairy farm. At the age of 6, Lopes was involved with the family farm and was able to choose his own calf … Continue reading
Agriscience Research—Plant Systems Jordan Cadle—Indiana
JordanCadle of the Paoli FFA Chapter in Indiana began conducting scientific research in the sixth grade as an extra credit assignment. He studied nitrogen application rates on corn seedling growth. Eventually these research interests led him to look at other … Continue reading
Agricultural Processing—Entrepreneurship/Placement William Woodworth—West Virginia
William Woodworth of the Mineral County FFA Chapter in West Virginia works as the assistant plant manager at his family’s meat processing plant that processes cattle, hogs, lambs and goats. He has been taught how to complete every aspect of … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems—Entrepreneurship/Placement Zachary Plummer—Kentucky
Zachary Plummer of the Fleming County FFA Chapter in Kentucky helps troubleshoot and repair trucks and tractors at his father’s trucking company. While his work was originally limited to just handing his father tools, Zachary is now in charge of … Continue reading
Elanco CEO speaks to FFA about hunger
Jeff Simmons ,CEO of Elanco, spoke to FFA members at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo about how world hunger will affect them in the years to come. His message on how innovation and ingenuity will be the driving force … Continue reading
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Sarah Cox
Sarah Cox’s love of science and technology has lead her to being a finalist for the 2014 National Star in Agriscience. Cox’s experiments in animal and food sciences have taken her around the world and taught her many new things … Continue reading
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist – Jared Eilertson
When Jared Eilertson began bailing ditch hay for his father at the age of 13, he had no idea it would lead to two businesses. The Wells, Minnesota native sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss his businesses and his consideration … Continue reading