Author Archives: Kelsey Litchfield
Mibb Wins National Equine Science – Entrepreneurship Proficiency Area
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
National Forest Management & Products Proficiency Winner – Charlie Miller
Charlie J. Miller of the Miami Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio took over his father’s firewood business as an SAE. He harvests and sells dead and nuisance trees from his family’s 1,400-acre farm. Removing these trees improves crop production in … Continue reading
Heldt Wins National Goat Production Proficiency Area
Alexus Rose Heldt of the Watertown Mayer FFA Chapter in Minnesota admits that her life revolves around goats. She became involved in the industry at a young age as her grandparents have operated a dairy goat herd for 45 years. … Continue reading
National Landscape Management Proficiency Winner – Christopher Crump
Christopher Cline Crump of the Banks County FFA Chapter in Georgia spent countless hours assisting his grandfather in his shop and eventually developed the same level of work ethic. He secured a job with a landscaping company—developing important skills such … Continue reading
National Poultry Production Proficiency Winner – Danny Moretti
Although he was born and raised on a dairy farm, Danny Moretti of the Tomales FFA Chapter in California decided to start an organic poultry operation after a local poultry producer sought organic egg producers to meet high market demand. … Continue reading
Herring Wins National Specialty Crop Production Proficiency Area
Sam Herring of the Lowndes FFA Chapter in Georgia works under his father and uncle on their family flu-cured tobacco production farm. When he started his SAE, he was motivated to learn more about producing and processing tobacco. Herring has … Continue reading
National Vegetable Production Proficiency Winner – Greta Tank
Greta Tank of the Randolph FFA Chapter in Minnesota serves as the sales and marketing manager for her family-owned seasonal sweet corn and fall produce business. She began in the operation by helping her older brother. Because of her efficient … Continue reading
Leddy Wins National Prepared Speech Contest
Kiera Leddy from the Milbank FFA Chapter is the 2014 National Prepared Public Speaking Winner. From South Dakota, Leddy wrote her speech on biotechnology and how it can be used to end world hunger. Leddy says she made it her … Continue reading
Nora Faris Wins National Agricultural Communications Proficiency Award
Nora Jo Faris of the Concordia FFA Chapter in Missouri works hard to communicate the importance of agriculture to legislators, policymakers and consumers. In March 2011, she was invited to speak with a group of industry leaders at the U.S. … Continue reading
Shane Mueller – A National Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner
Shane Mueller of the Garretson FFA Chapter in South Dakota developed an interest in machines while watching his father and brother work on farm equipment. He started by restoring a sickle mower, two hay rakes and an auger feed wagon. … Continue reading