Author Archives: Tom Brand

Born and raised on a 700-acre crop and livestock farm, David Stenzel of Wells, Minn., admits that agriculture has always been a part of his life. In fact, the Union South Central FFA member says that his family has many … Continue reading →

When Madison Southern High School started an ag club at Foley Middle School during Terry Napier’s eighth-grade year, he knew that he’d be involved in FFA throughout his entire high school career. He credits his introduction to agriculture class for … Continue reading →

From the time when he could lift and throw hay bales, Shane Mueller was working for his dad in the hay field. While in high school, the Garretson, S.D., resident bought a few sheep and began restoring some of his … Continue reading →

Production agriculture has been part of Tyler Schnaithman’s life from the beginning. He remembers starting with the simple tasks of sweeping out the barn and filling up water tanks and the excitement that followed when he was soon able to … Continue reading →

Evan Schaefer believes he was one of those people who was just born to farm. Both of his grandfathers were farmers as was his father, so at an early age, he was riding a tractor. The Bloomingburg, Ohio, resident’s love … Continue reading →

Tysen Rosenau’s love of farming started at a young age when he was able to ride the tractor and combine with his father. As he got older and was able to drive the machinery himself, that love just deepened. Soon, … Continue reading →

Fourth in a line of Portuguese dairy farmers, Tony Lopes credits much of who he is today to a Holstein cow. When the Gustine, Calif., resident was 6-years-old, he remembers seeing a calf and asking his dad if he could … Continue reading →

Listen to Southern Region Vice President Abbey Gretsch’s retiring address, “Journey”… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RA_GretschAbbey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

AJ Windmeyer from the Plattsburg, Missouri FFA Chapter entertained members at the 2nd session of the 89th National FFA Convention http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Talent_WindmeyerAJ.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a news conference with members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) and other media following his remarks to FFA members at the convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/PressConference_SecVilsack.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download