Category Archives: 2011 Convention
Modesto, California FFA Member Thrives in Poultry Business
Jason Mendes, an FFA member from the Modesto, California FFA chapter, is one of the Agri-Entrepreneurs being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/JasonMendes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Service Highlighted in Fourth General Session
The fourth general session of the 84th National FFA Convention, I Believe in Service, was highlighted by selfless acts and examples of exceptional service to others. Western Region Vice President Shannon Norris was the chair of the session kicked off … Continue reading
FFA Free Range Poultry in West Virginia
Wesley Davis, president of the West Virginia FFA Association is meeting the demand of local food lovers through egg and meat production. He is part of the Agri-Entropeneours group. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Wes-Free-Range-Chicken.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Nebraska FFA’er Finds His Niche Large Mouth Bass Market
Dillon Ochsner from the Sutton FFA Chapter in Nebraska started his project six years ago and has tailored his business for success to buyers in Nebraska and Kansas. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Big-Bass.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Retiring Address: Tiffany Rogers
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FFA Band: Michael Jackson Medley
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FFA Alum Speaks to History and Importance of Joining FFA Alumni
Ray Herren, retired department head at the University of Georgia says it is important to join alumni, because it makes the National FFA experience stronger for members. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Herron.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
FFA Takes Opportunity to Excel in Entrepreneurship
Chris Heiser from the Lamar FFA Chapter in Arkansas took an FFA service event and turned it into his Supervised Agriculture Experience: a Dexter cattle dairy. At his small dairy, he produces flavored butters. Heiser even developed his own butter … Continue reading
RFD-TV Sponsors FFA’s Native American Heritage
RFD-TV is sponsoring Native American FFA members to attend the national celebration of the Native American Heritage. I had an opportunity to meet with two of these FFA members. One member, Jacob Norte from Warner Springs FFA in Southern California, … Continue reading
FFA Members Entertained by Country Stars
Thousands of FFA members attended a private concert on Thursday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium put on by country artists Steel Magnolia, Little Big Town, and Blake Shelton. At right is a picture of the crowd holding their cell phones … Continue reading