Author Archives: Lauren Schwab
Grain Production—Placement Josh J. Anderson—Wisconsin
Josh J. Anderson of the Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter in Wisconsin developed an interest in tractors at a young age. When he started actually driving, he was allowed to chop stalks in the fall. As he became older, he was … Continue reading
Specialty Animal Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Jake Keith Bobo—Oregon
Jake Keith Bobo of the Baker FFA Chapter in Baker City, Ore., has been doing his SAE since the third grade. As a fourth-generation beekeeper, he bought his first pallet of bees with money he got from mowing lawns. In … Continue reading
Environmental Science and Natural Resources—Entrepreneurship/Placement Joshua Matthew Randall—Indiana
Joshua Matthew Randall of the Danville FFA Chapter in Indiana has partnered with the local Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Hendricks County Soil and Water Conservation District. Working in the field, he collected and interpreted data and conducted outreach … Continue reading
Dairy Production—Placement Erica Lynn Helmer—Wisconsin
Erica Lynn Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin is the seventh generation to work on the family farm, made up of 165 head of registered Holstein dairy cattle, 70 milking cows, 15 dry cows, 40 replacement heifers, and … Continue reading
Diversified Crop Production—Placement Colin Drew Wegner—Minnesota
Colin Drew Wegner of the United South Central FFA Chapter in Wells, Minn., works on his family farm, producing 3,000 acres of corn and 2,000 acres of soybeans. They also round bale 800 six-foot hay bales, selling them to local … Continue reading
Poultry Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Daniel A. Dobbs—Georgia
Daniel A. Dobbs of the Franklin County FFA Chapter in Carnesville, Ga., works on a small family-owned poultry operation managing four 500-square-feet broiler houses. His objective is to produce birds that will grow efficiently and remain healthy. Prior to the … Continue reading
Forest Management and Products—Entrepreneurship/Placement Stephen Grant Dorris—Tennessee
Stephen Grant Dorris of the Scotts Hill FFA Chapter in Reagan, Tenn., works at Volner Sawmill and has had the opportunity to see varying aspects of the industry. From a young age, he has been exposed to the harvesting phase, … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance—Entrepreneurship Alexander D. Warmka—Minnesota
Alexander D. Warmka of the United South Central FFA Chapter in Wells, Minn., purchases antique tractors, repairing and restoring them to original condition for resale. He has worked on a 1600 and 1650 Olive, a 300 Farmall and a Dixon … Continue reading
Agriscience Research—Plant Systems Mariah Joy Cox—Ohio
Mariah Joy Cox of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter in Chillicothe, Ohio, has participated in science fairs since the fourth grade and found that she enjoyed the scientific research process and sharing her results with the judges. Her SAE research … Continue reading
Veterinary Science—Entrepreneurship/Placement Lillian Rose Rodicio—Florida
Lillian Rose Rodicio of the Ferguson Senior FFA Chapter in Miami, Fla., has worked as an intern at local vet clinics for the past five years. When she began her internship, she was little more than an observer. After learning … Continue reading