Author Archives: Lauren Schwab
Keynote Speaker Colin Ryan Makes Financial Education Fun For FFA Members
Colin Ryan spoke to FFA members on how they can do small things daily to gain time in their life. Ryan is financial educator and author with the background of a professional comedian and storyteller. Colin gives students and adults the money … Continue reading
Diversified Agricultural Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Kalyn Cheyenne George—Kansas
Kalyn Cheyenne George of the Labette County FFA Chapter in Altamont, Kan., has a placement SAE working for a livestock and crop operation. There, she helps work 1,800 acres of row crop, 200 head of cow/calf pairs, and 1,200 head … Continue reading
Nursery Operations—Entrepreneurship/Placement Brandon Livingston—Illinois
Brandon Livingston of the Bushnell Prairie City FFA Chapter in Illinois works at a local plant nursery. He seeds, plants, transplants, moves, hauls and cares for annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees throughout the year. He has been licensed by the … Continue reading
Agricultural Communications—Entrepreneurship/Placement Bethany Niles—Oklahoma
Bethany Niles of the Fairview FFA Chapter in Oklahoma admits that her communication skills weren’t outstanding before joining FFA. But then she was elected chapter reporter and began “Doing to Learn.” She has maintained her chapter’s website, social media accounts … Continue reading
Equine Science—Entrepreneurship Caleb Sloan McMillan—Washington
For most of his life, Caleb Sloan McMillan of the Wilson Creek FFA Chapter in Washington has been training horses for rodeos and other equine events. He has trained for steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping. When he began … Continue reading
Landscape Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement Ethan Sacket—Oklahoma
Ethan Sacket of the Fairview FFA Chapter in Oklahoma and his brother were the ones neighbors went to when they wanted their lawn mowed in their hometown. Those endeavors expanded into a fully functioning landscaping and lawn care business. He … Continue reading
Swine Production—Entrepreneurship Nole Gerfen—Ohio
Nole Gerfen of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter in Mt. Victory, Ohio, purchased his first gilt at the age of 9 and today owns 25 sows that farrow two and a half times each year, producing 11 pigs per litter. On … Continue reading
Agricultural Processing—Entrepreneurship/Placement Mary Kaitlyn Wheeler—Georgia
Mary Kaitlyn Wheeler of the East Laurens FFA Chapter in East Dublin, Ga, processes honey from 15 hives in her apiary. Producing enough honey to let her process twice a year, she waits until 95 percent of the honeycomb on … Continue reading
Diversified Horticulture—Entrepreneurship/Placement Zachary Olson—Wisconsin
Zachary Olson of the Adams Friendship FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works for his brother’s lawn care business, performing tasks like mowing, raking and fall cleanup. When his brother left for college, he took on more responsibility that included learning how … Continue reading
Agricultural Education—Entrepreneurship/Placement Austin Daniel Weaver—Virginia
Austin Daniel Weaver of the Strasburg FFA Chapter in Virginia has a supervised agricultural experience of several components – each circling around the idea that the public should be taught about agriculture. He developed a partnership with eight kindergarten classes … Continue reading