Category Archives: 2011 Convention
Pombo Wins Specialty Animal Production Proficiency
Damon E. Pombo of the Tracy FFA Chapter in California raises a herd of Boer goats. He has 150 breeding does and three bucks. Originally, Pombo sold his goats for purebred breeding stock, market show goats and ethnic niche meat. … Continue reading
Gerardy Wins Nursery Operations Proficiency
Kimberlee Laurel Gerardy is a member of the Stillman Valley FFA Chapter in Illinois. She started as the “water girl” at her local nursery. After on-the-job experience, she took on more responsibilities. Gerardy became familiar with popular plants, pests and … Continue reading
Famuliner Wins Grain Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Mark Famuliner is a member of the Carrollton FFA Chapter in Missouri. He comes from a hundred-year legacy of crop production. Famuliner started his SAE with 23 acres of corn and 57 acres of beans that he share-cropped for his … Continue reading
Bemis Wins Fruit Production Proficiency
Trenton Michael Bemis of the Lincoln A. C.H.M. FFA Chapter in Wisconson is the fourth generation of his family to be involved in cranberry production. He works at one of five facilities in the state that packages fresh cranberries. He … Continue reading
One Step at a Time
Josh Bliel spoke at the American FFA Degree Reception Thursday night. This former U.S. Marine was diagnosed with PTSD after his service and today speaks to young people about the joys of life and discovering their passions. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Josh-Bliel.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Osterberg Wins Fiber and Oil Crop Production Proficiency
Taylor Osterberg of the McCook Central FFA Chapter in South Dakota grew up on a one thousand acre farm of corn and soybeans. He rents 38 acres for soybeans each year. Osterberg learned how to haul grain, apply fertilizer, prepare … Continue reading
Macedo Wins Environmental Science and Natural Resources Proficiency
Alexandra Macedo of the Tulare FFA Chapter in California works with her mother as a lab technician. She began her work collecting environmental samples and taking photos. Macedo learned to be a steward of the environment and study rules and … Continue reading
Conaway Wins Diversified Horticulture Proficiency
Joshua Conaway is a member of the Ringwood FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. He started his lawn care business to save money for college. Through his experiences and what he learned in agriculture classes, lawn care has developed into a passion. … Continue reading
Harris Wins Diversified Crop Production-Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Greg Harris from the Chapman FFA Chapter in Kansas began his experience in crop production working with his family. He began his own enterprises of wheat, milo and soybeans. Harris accomplished his goals by learning about fertilizer ratios, seeding rates … Continue reading
Jeffiers Wins Beef Production Placement Proficiency
Matthew Jeffiers from the Spencer County FFA Chapter in Kentucky works for an Angus beef operation. He gained experience in genetics and cattle breeding through artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Jeffiers also learned to become stronger at disease detection and … Continue reading