Author Archives: Tom Brand
Agricultural Education Entrepreneurship/Placement–Ashley Carol Zimmerman (WI)
Since both of her parents earned degrees in agricultural education, there was a good chance that the passion would rub off on Ashley Carol Zimmerman of the Spencer FFA Chapter in Wisconsin. She has always enjoyed assisting in the classroom, … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship–Zach Hasting (OH)
Zach Hasting of the Covington FFA Chapter in Ohio got his start in his SAE by working alongside his father and grandfather. Starting his own business, he purchases damaged antique tractors before repairing and restoring them. He has worked with … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement–Kellie Mae Einck (IA)
While some young girls play dress-up, Kellie Mae Einck of the South O’Brien FFA Chapter in Paulina, Iowa, was learning about horsepower and torque traveling the country with her truck driver father. Taking what she learned from her father, Einck … Continue reading
FFA Chorus | Be Brave and Fly
Enjoy this selection from the National FFA Chorus – “Be Brave and Fly” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chorus_BeBraveAndFly.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Retiring Address | Victoria Maloch
National FFA Secretary Victoria Maloch shared her retiring address with FFA members, When I Grow Up… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RetiringAddress_MalochVictoria.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist — Benjamin Niendick (MO)
FFA and agriculture has always played a role in Benjamin Niendick’s life. So when he became involved in FFA, the only question on the Wellington, Mo., resident’s mind was what his supervised agricultural experience would be. After discussions with his … Continue reading
FFA Chorus | Barn Dance
Enjoy this selection from the National FFA Chorus – “Barn Dance” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chorus_BarnDance.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Rory Tucker (TX)
Rory Tucker of Tomball, Texas, developed a love of science at an early age. She remembers fondly watching National Geographic shows when she was younger, satisfying her curiosity about animals and the natural world. Soon, her interest turned to botany. … Continue reading
FFA Chorus | National Anthem
Enjoy the National Anthem from the National FFA Chorus… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Chorus_NationalAnthem.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Retiring Address | Stephen McBride
Southern Region Vice President Stephen McBride shared his retiring address with FFA members, Anomaly… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RetiringAddress_McBrideStephen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download