Author Archives: Thomas Shaw

Drake Logan Davis of the Southmont FFA Chapter in Indiana started in agricultural mechanics five years ago by helping his father on the farm. He has restored a 1949 Farmall Cub, a 1962 Farmall 504, a 1935 Farmall F12 and … Continue reading →

Kolt Buchenroth of the Kenton-OHP FFA Chapter in Ohio began his career in agricultural communications when he was offered a job at WKTN Radio as the agriculture news reporter. Serving the northwest Ohio region, he works to report factual, accurate … Continue reading →

Where 97% of the high school students are members of the FFA. Ridgemont FFA advisor, Stephanie Jolliff received the title as the Region 4 Outstanding Teacher. Jollier believes that its her job to help the students be the best they … Continue reading →

The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a federation of state agricultural educators associations with more than 7,800 members. Our members are involved in school-based agricultural education at any level, from middle school through postsecondary, and state and national agricultural … Continue reading →

After 25 years of service to the National FFA Band, Joe LaJoye, will retire as director as the conclusion on the 90th National FFA Convention. Joe joined the group in 1992 as the assistant director before taking the title as … Continue reading →

The National FFA Organization is the premier youth led organization. Youth led means the youth are the ones responsible for making positive change in the organization. This process takes place at the annual convention. Ryan Matthews, State President from Ohio, … Continue reading →

The Miller County FFA Alumni Chapter in Georgia has helped their local FFA chapter grow leaders, build communities and strengthen agriculture in a variety of ways. Some of the highlights of their work include sponsoring a new FFA livestock trailer … Continue reading →

Leah Hefty enjoyed taking her animals to a local nursing home to offer residents the joy of visiting with her. But the cost of hay to feed her animals was always a concern. Entertaining as they were to watch and … Continue reading →

Since the invention of the push mower, cutting the grass represents a rite of passage for many kids. The only difference for Austin Nordyke was that his mower’s puttering speed propelled him to find a faster way to get the … Continue reading →

For Bailey Wilson, agriculture holds a special meaning. And though the Pilot Point, Texas resident fondly recalls life on the farm, he knows all too well the hard and meaningful work to be done if it’s to be a successful … Continue reading →