Author Archives: Tom Brand

Elanco President Jeff Simmons Speaks to FFA Members

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Brand

Elanco President Jeff Simmons spoke to members and guests at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo during Session 4. Since 2008, Jeff Simmons has served as president of Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, (NYSE: … Continue reading →

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Retiring Address: Mitch Baker

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Brand

National FFA Secretary Mitch Baker shared his retiring address with FFA members.  Listen to At the Table…   To read the transcript, click here. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RetiringAddress_MitchBaker.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Retiring Address: Jason Wetzler

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Brand

Western Region Vice President Jason Wetzler shared his retiring address with FFA members.  Listen to Teachers Change Lives…   To read the transcript, click here. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RetiringAddress_JasonWetzler.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Speaker: Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Brand

Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith spoke to members and guests at Session 3 of the National FFA Convention and Expo. Donnie’s enthusiasm for Tyson Foods is contagious among the company’s 124,000 Team Members. Appointed to his … Continue reading →

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National FFA Talent: Amanda Edwards

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Tom Brand

Amanda Edwards from the Yelm FFA Chapter in the State of Washington brought her talent to FFA members and guests at Session 3 of the National FFA Convention and Expo… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FFATalent_EdwardsAmanda.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Talent Competition – Round 2

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tom Brand

Listen to this year’s round 2 of the National FFA Talent Competition… http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/convention2014/FFATalent_Round2Competition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Talent: Jacob Stukenberg

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tom Brand

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FFA Talent: Josie Jakel

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tom Brand

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Retiring Address: Steven Brockshus

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tom Brand

Central Region Vice President Steven Brockshus shared his retiring address with FFA members.  Listen to Everlasting Impact…   To read the transcript, click here. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RetiringAddress_StevenBrockshus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack Holds Press Conference

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tom Brand

US Secretary of Agriculture met with farm broadcasters and members of the media following his remarks to FFA members at the National FFA Convention and Expo.  Questions ranged from his advice to students about the future of agriculture to the … Continue reading →

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