Author Archives: Laura Wuebker
Meet Your 2022-23 National Secretary
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Students from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2022-23 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next … Continue reading
Meet Your 2022-23 Southern Region Vice President
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Students from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2022-23 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next … Continue reading
Young Farmers and Ranchers Provides Opportunities for Young Agriculturists
Sara Griswold and Kerre Clark are Committee Members of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee under the American Farm Bureau Federation. They speak on the importance FFA members play in the future of agriculture. The American Farm Beauru Federation is … Continue reading
Zane Hagemeyer of Ohio Named American Star Farmer Finalist
Many Americans love a good steak, and Zane Hagemeyer is no exception. “You can’t beat a good steak,” Hagemeyer said. He is much more involved in the creation of steaks than your average American, though. As a member of Elmwood … Continue reading
Terrance Clayton of Alabama Named American Star in Agribusiness Finalist
Broken ag equipment can be a nightmare to deal with for even the most experienced farmers, but stalled engines, jammed lawnmowers and busted tractors allow people like Terrance Crayton make a living. “Anything with a four-stroke engine is what I … Continue reading
Marin Lonnee of Georgia Named 2022 Star in Agriscience
Sustainable agriculture is a part of the agriculture industry that’s rapidly growing in size and importance, and Marin Lonnee has been working to make a difference in this field since elementary school. Lonnee started participating in science fairs when she … Continue reading
Jacob Wuebker of Ohio Named 2022 Star in Agricultural Placement
Plants and animals, flora and fauna, crops and livestock — whatever you call them, they’re the core of agriculture. Some farmers may choose to specialize in one or the other, but people like Jacob Wuebker manage both just fine. “My … Continue reading
Abigail Porter Named 2022 National Proficiency Winner in Veterinary Science – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Abigail Porter of the Beloit FFA Chapter in Kansas has had the goal of becoming a veterinarian since she was four years old. To reach this goal, she started volunteering at a local vet hospital at age 11. In the … Continue reading
Cason Lambert Named 2022 National Proficiency Winner in Swine Production – Placement
Cason Lamber of the Carroll at Flora FFA Chapter in Indiana works for his family farm raising approximately 27,000 head in a contract wean to finish operation. He is personally responsible for 18,000 pigs or roughly 66%of the family’s hogs. … Continue reading
Halle Miller Named 2022 National Proficiency Winner in Small Animal Production and Care – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Halle Miller of Norwayne FFA Chapter in Ohio owns Borders of Eby Eden, an operation that sells Bordoodle puppies—border collies crossed with poodles—throughout the U. S. Her enterprise grew from two dogs to six and she has sold 88 puppies … Continue reading