Author Archives: Jamye Spence Freeman
Cranberries make Trenton Bemis a Star in Agricultural Placement finalist
Alma Center Humbird Merillian FFA in Wisconsin, is home to one of National finalist for the National Star in Agricultural Placement. Trenton Bemis is a third generation cranberry farmer and is contracted by the Ocean Spray cooperative. Jamye Freeman sat … Continue reading
Feed nutrition research leads Minnesotan to FFA Star finalist position
Kelly Froehlich, from the Academy for Science & Agriculture FFA, is a finalist for the Star in Agriscience. Kelly chose to study how feed nutrition impacts the life of livestock by researching sheep nutrition and diets on her family farm … Continue reading
Chickens make Schlosnagle a finalist for Star in Agribusiness
Chelsey Schlosnagle, from the Collins FFA chapter, received he first chickens when she was six years old and has grown this passion into her own egg production company. Chelsey’s Eggs, Schlosnagles company, are sold in local markets in and around … Continue reading
Chapter webside inspires Zimmerman to start business
What started as a simple chapter website sparked Aaron Zimmerman’s interest for media design. AMZ video and graphics is Aaron’s media design company that specializes in producing media for agriculture and livestock operations. Our own Jamye Freeman sat with Zimmerman … Continue reading
US Secretary of Education ,Arne Duncan, speaks to members
The United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, brings greetings to FFA members on behalf of the United States Department of Education. Secretary Duncan also allowed a group interview to be held where he was asked about agriculture and education … Continue reading
“Power of Chapter Culture” pushes students to strengthen chapter bonds
Member relationships and participation are a major part of what the FFA strives for. Isaac Valencia and Vince Pelleri understand this need and created “Power of Chapter Culture” to help members learn about participation. Our own Jamye Freeman interviewed the … Continue reading
Anna FFA Chapter Wins the national model of inovation for chapter development
An animal science project and some innovation has resulted in the Anna FFA Chapter winning the 2013 national model of innovation for chapter development award. The Ohio chapter started a chicken feed trial which grew into a community service project. … Continue reading
“Electrify Your Connections” offers members new skills
Leadership Workshops are offered to FFA students so that they may better themselves and their communities. Past National FFA Officers, Ryan Best and Wyatt Dejong, host a workshop entitled “Electrify Your Connections”. This program aims to teach members better communication … Continue reading
Students excited for new networking opportunities with FFA Link
The National FFA Alumni Association has recently released a new networking device entitled FFA Link. The device is offered to FFA and Alumni members so that they may make new connections in the job market. Dane Grossnickle, the Maryland FFA … Continue reading
FFA Link Offers New Networking Opportunities
FFA Link is a new networking device offered by the National FFA Alumni to FFA alumni and student members wanting to continue their involvement. The goal of this program is to offer its resources and benefits for members to network … Continue reading