Author Archives: Kailey Foster
2021 Beef Production – Entrepreneurship Winner Gracey Pitchford
Gracey Pitchford of the Eustace FFA Chapter in Texas owns and manages a 36 head herd of registered Santa Gertrudis cattle on 160 acres of high-quality coastal pastureland, allowing her to run one head of cattle on 4.3 acres. Her … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Sales – Placement Winner Emily Wise
Emily Wise of the Bakersfield Christian FFA Chapter in California works for Redhouse, an integrated agricultural family operation specializing in producing and selling grass-fed beef, poultry, almonds and honey. Her responsibilities include customer relations, product marketing and branding, processing online … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Education – Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency Winner Kendra Goplin
Kendra Goplin of the Whitehall FFA Chapter Wisconsin began her supervised agricultural experience (SAE) by helping teach third-graders about agriculture safety for an agricultural literacy program. She assists in coaching a middle school quiz bowl team and creating educational displays … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Sales – Entrepreneurship Winner Drake Williams
Drake Williams of the Cherokee FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has been buying and re-selling various breeds of goats, sheep and exotic animals for three years. He attends sales throughout the area to purchase bred nannies and replacement bucks for resale … Continue reading
Students Work Hard And John Deere Says It’s OK To Take A Break
Even the hardest workers need to take a break; that’s the message John Deere focuses on this year at the National FFA Convention. Students in FFA are constantly working hard, and John Deer wants to provide a place where they … Continue reading
Students Are Invited To Explore Technology With Case IH
Technology is constantly evolving, and this generation’s youth are at the forefront of this innovation. FFA Broadcast Desk Intern Kailey Foster speaks with Rebecca Ivey with Case IH about how FFA students can be at the confront of this change. … Continue reading
College Or Not; CHS Foundation Offers Students Opportunities Catered To Their Career Path
As students navigate through the FFA Convention Expo, many are looking for their next opportunity. Not everyone wants to go to college; some choose trade school while others are ready to jump right into the workforce. Broadcast desk intern Kailey … Continue reading
Nutrien Ag Solutions Shares With FFA Students Opportunities To Help Build Their Futures
As a vendor at the National FFA Convention, Nutrien Ag Solutions is able to speak with students from across the country. Nicole Phillips with Nutrien Ag Solutions says its partnerships such as the one with FFA that provides students with opportunities … Continue reading
National FFA Convention Offers Two Days Of Service Oppertunities
National FFA launched its first Days of Service in 2020 in efforts to engage chapters in service throughout the month of October. This year, students attending National FFA Convention have the opportunity to participate in two service projects. FFA Broadcast Desk Intern … Continue reading
National FFA Central Region Vice President Reflects On The Lessons Learned This Past Year
Even though National FFA Convention is in person this year, there are still opportunities for virtual interaction. National FFA Central Region Vice President Paxton Dahmer speaks with Broadcast Desk Intern Kailey Foster to discuss how people can still stay connected … Continue reading