Author Archives: Kelsey Litchfield
Kelly Wilfert Wins National Agricultural Sales Placement Proficiency Award
Kelly Wilfert of the Mishicot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works with her parents’ fruit and vegetable fresh market farm. While her brother became interested in the field work, Kelly became intrigued by the business end of the operation. She began … Continue reading
Audrey Hoey Wins National Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems Proficiency Award
Audrey E. Hoey of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio has three extensive projects for her SAE. Her first experiment manipulated certain fruits so they would solidify in gelatin. The second tested whether or not a homemade garlic solution … Continue reading
National Dairy Production Placement Proficiency Winner – Andrew Helmer
Andrew W. Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin belongs to the seventh generation working on his family’s 70-cow dairy farm. His responsibilities on the farm are not limited to a list of daily chores as he completes all … Continue reading
Agriscience Teacher Recognition – JoAnn Pfeiffer
JoAnn Pfeiffer, agriculture education teacher from the Federal Hocking FFA Chapter in Ohio, was recognized as one of the four teachers receiving the Agriscience Teacher award. This special award honors agriscience teachers who have inspired their students to go all … Continue reading
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture
Mr. James R. Comer visited the 87th National FFA Convention and encouraged students to go all out. Mr. Comer described his own FFA experiences and how FFA impacted his life. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_JamesComer1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agricultural Placement – Jessica Woodworth
As a fifth generation farmer, Jessica helps her family produce swine and cattle as well as fresh produce at their farms, Flying W and MJW. Woodworth said she has learned how to successfully run a business and communicate with customers. … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist – Tommy Allen
Thomas Michael Allen claims his love for agriculture and the dairy industry came from his grandfather. After receiving funds to purchase a dairy cow from his grandfather, Allen started his own business. The Wisconsin FFA member raises registered Jersey dairy … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist – Josh Stutrud
When his family needed him the most, Joshua Stutrud took a larger role on the farm. It was then his interest in production agriculture ignited. The North Dakota FFA member has his own operation, growing wheat, barley, canola, alfalfa soybeans … Continue reading
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Patrik Arkfeld
Patrick Arkfeld’s passion for livestock started when he received two Duroc gilts at age 10. Since then, he has grown his enterprise to 24 sows and interest in the field of science. The Nebraskan has spent more than 1,000 hours … Continue reading
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Katie Osborne
Katie Osborne loves dairy cattle and science. As she started her agriscience research project, she combined the two to investigate a common disease in the dairy cattle industry. The Pennsylvania FFA member has researched studied mastitis, an infection in the … Continue reading