Author Archives: Thomas Shaw
Forage Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Wade S. Reiter—Virginia
Wade S. Reiter of the Dinwiddie Senior FFA Chapter in Virginia works for his family farming operation. His jobs include assisting with cutting and baling hay, loading wagons, and stacking hay in the barn. He’s responsible for checking the hay … Continue reading
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Elizabeth Wilts—Minnesota
Elizabeth Wilts of the Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunberg KMS FFA Chapter in Minnesota began her SAE in 2011 by renting 10 acres of land to grow a crop of soybeans. In the five years, her production has quadrupled, and she’s developed the skills … Continue reading
Fruit Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Callie Brooke Warren—Georgia
Callie Brooke Warren of the Lowndes County FFA Chapter in Valdosta, Ga., works on her family farm, helping to produce, process and market 50 acres of blueberries. Beginning her placement, she was given simple tasks like mowing between the rows … Continue reading
Diversified Crop Production—Entrepreneurship Adam Joseph Eichacker—South Dakota
Adam Joseph Eichacker of the McCook Central FFA Chapter in Salem, S.D., rents 82 acres of tillable land from his neighbor. Bartering equipment from his father in return for labor, he grows soybeans and corn on the rented acreage. His … Continue reading
Beef Production—Entrepreneurship Curtis Mathew Harsh—Ohio
Curtis Mathew Harsh of the Buckeye Valley FFA Chapter in Delaware, Ohio, was mentored at a young age by his father and grandfather, learning how to feed, breed, show, and manage beef cattle. Today, he has an SAE that is … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication—Entrepreneurship/Placement Spencer Mitchell Wolter—Minnesota
Spencer Mitchell Wolter of the Windom FFA Chapter in Minnesota has always been fascinated by the idea of information and electricity traveling along simple wires. This interest has led him to work for a networking business in his area. His … Continue reading
Agriscience Research—Animal Systems Theresa E. Seibel—Virginia
Theresa E. Seibel of the Lord Botetourt FFA Chapter in Daleville, Va., is a third-generation producer with an interest in increasing efficiency and success of her family operation. Her research has been in the animal systems related to increasing the … Continue reading
Specialty Crop Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Landon Herring—Georgia
Landon Herring of the Lowndes County FFA Chapter in Valdosta, Ga., produces flue-cured tobacco in a placement SAE. Learning how to grow tobacco from his grandfather, he has set up tobacco beds and applied nitrogen and fertilizer, and operated the … Continue reading
Outdoor Recreation—Entrepreneurship/Placement Taylor Price—Texas
Taylor Price of the Pilot Point FFA Chapter in Texas started working for Texas Parks and Wildlife the summer after her freshman year. Her job is multi-faceted, requiring her to wear many hats. She has learned to be a receptionist, … Continue reading
Turf Grass Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement Travis Robert Winans—Illinois
Travis Robert Winans of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois is the owner of his own lawn care operation. Each customer can have him mow, trim, edge, and clean off driveways and walkways. He began his service in 2013 with … Continue reading