Author Archives: Nathan DeYoung

Agritourism and Electric City FFA of Montana

Electric City FFA of Montana is promoting agriculture and tourism not only in their community but also their state. Radio reporter Nathan DeYoung spoke with two FFA members who were involved with the project. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/electriccityffa_montana_agritourism_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading

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An FFA Advisor Thoughts on IMPACT – Ponchatoula FFA, LA

The new advisor of the Ponchatoula FFA Chapter in the state of Louisiana caught up with radio reporter Nathan DeYoung to share his thoughts on giving back to the community and advice for those wanting to pursue agricultural education. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bradleycoleman_laffa_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

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Emma Jones of Bear River FFA (CA) takes first in Prepared Public Speaking

Winners of the National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday at the seventh session of the National FFA Convention & Expo. The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo … Continue reading

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Carlye Winfrey of Seminole FFA (TX) takes first in Creed Speaking

Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday during the seventh session of the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Greg Beard of California served as superintendent of the event. … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Tilapia – New Richmond FFA, WI

The New Richmond FFA Chapter of Wisconsin uses aquaculture education to help feed their community. Radio reporter Nathan DeYoung caught up with the chapter to learn more about this program. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tilapia_newrichmondffa_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tracey Hoffman selected as the NAAE Region IV Outstanding Agriculture Teacher

Tracey Hoffman has been the agriculture educator at Ovid-Elsie High School in Elsie, Michigan since 2003. She credits the program’s subsequent success to the immense support of her school’s administrators and the community. Over time, the program has evolved to offer science-based, specialized courses as well as an agriculture literacy course … Continue reading

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Backpacks and Hunger – St. Amant FFA, LA

The St. Amant FFA Chapter in Louisiana has been fighting hunger in their community for four years. Radio Reporter Nathan DeYoung caught up with the chapter to discuss their involvement with the National FFA Organization’s Food for All and Living … Continue reading

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VIP Award Recipent Bill Stagg – Indianapolis, IN

Bill Stagg of Indianapolis, Ind., has been awarded the VIP Citation by the National FFA Organization, recognizing his significant contributions and dedication to FFA and agricultural education. Stagg began his career with the National FFA Organization in 1978 and for 37 … Continue reading

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VIP Award Recipient Mark Timm – Bainbridge, IN

Mark Timm of Bainbridge, Ind., has been awarded the VIP Citation by the National FFA Organization, recognizing his significant contributions and dedication to FFA and agricultural education. For more than 12 years, Timm has been an individual contributor to the National FFA Foundation and National FFA Organization, … Continue reading

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Drones, Software and Accessories – North Newton FFA’s Precision Agriculture Program

Students at North Newton FFA in Indiana are getting important lessons with new precision agricultural instruments. Nathan DeYoung caught up with the FFA Chapter to learn more about the new program. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/northnewton_ffa_precision_agriculture.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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