Author Archives: Kaylin Broadwell

Cole Hudson of the Ponder FFA Chapter in Texas is a part-time farm and ranch employee on his family’s cattle operation.  He has an active role in the ranch’s daily operations including feeding cattle, building and repairing fences, transporting equipment … Continue reading →

Taylor Shayne Swinson of the Sulphur Springs FFA Chapter in Texas spends each summer at her grandparent’s ranch helping castrate sheep and sell wethers for show.  For her SAE, Taylor used research and experimentation to determine what changes to nutrition … Continue reading →

Dennis Grelis of the Fife FFA Chapter in Washington owns a shearing business that specializes in alpacas, sheep, llamas and goats.  He took a course with Washington State University Extension on shearing and, once he received his certificate, purchased hot … Continue reading →

Wyatt Wolf of the Kerman FFA Chapter in California began his supervised agricultural experience by working at his grandfather’s fabrication shop—designing and constructing new trailers, equipment and components.  Working at the family shop combines his two primary interests: welding and … Continue reading →

With topics ranging from diversity and career success, to advocating and hunger, students attending the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo have to opportunity to attend workshops to help them gain specific knowledge and ideas. Featuring a few words from … Continue reading →

Witney Bowman, Stonewall Jackson FFA Chapter (Virginia) – Bowman studies the effects of feeding calves additional milk replacer and injecting rooting hormones in Juniper trees. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/interview_witneybowmanagriscience.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, Viroqua FFA (Wisconsin) – Larson created a business for repairing machinery and re–selling fixed items, including chainsaws, weed eaters, lawnmowers and more. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/staragribusiness_thomaslarson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, Waukomis FFA Chapter (Oklahoma) – As a junior at Oklahoma State University, Sharp operates and services equipment, moving and preparing land and implements conservation practices while being employed at his uncle’s farm. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/interview_staragplacementgarrettsharp.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading →

American Star Farmer Finalist – Alan Barka, Litchfield FFA Chapter (Minnesota) – Barka started helping neighbors operate their farms in high school and now operates his own dairy farm with which he milks his herd and sells what is produced. … Continue reading →

Dreams have finally become a reality for the Ponchatoula FFA Chapter from Ponchatoula, Lousiana. Their hard work and dedication to helping their community paid off with hearing they were the national winners for the 2014 Model of Excellence award. Kaylin … Continue reading →