Category Archives: 2013 Convention
Tyler Vathauer STAR Farmer Finalist
Tyler Vathauer from the Blue Valley FFA chapter in Kansas is a STAR Farmer finalist. He has gained valuable experiences through his work on the farm. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Farmer_Vathauer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Student builds his own operation to become a Star Farmer finalists
Even though Tyler Loschen did not come from a family farm, he took the initiative to follow his dreams. Starting out with 20 acres from his parents, Loschen has expanded his farming operation to around 400 acres. Jamye Freeman sat … Continue reading
Elizabeth Hayes STAR in Agribusiness Finalist
Elizabeth Hayes is from the Marysville FFA chapter in Ohio. She shares her passion for working with horses with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Bus_Hayes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
North Dakota FFA member studies emissions control
Tyler Toepke-Floyd of the Wishek, N.D., FFA Chapter was named the winner of the Environmental Services/Natural Resources System Division 2 Nov. 1, 2013, at the 86th National FFA Convention. Our own Spencer Chase caught up with Toepke-Floyd and has more … Continue reading
Emilie Cerny Finalist for STAR in Agriscience
Emilie Cerny from the Big Foot FFA chapter in Wisconsin is a STAR in Agriscience Finalist. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Cerny.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Linneman represents Keytsville FFA as a Star Farmer finalist
Tyler Linneman is representing Keytsville Missouri and the Keytsville FFA as a Star Farmer finalist. On his small Missouri farm, Linneman Started out farming some row crop but mainly tobacco and now has expanded his farm to include cattle and … Continue reading
Diggins using apple to control insects
Cole Diggins of the Bronaugh, Missouri, FFA chapter was named the winner of the Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division 1 Nov. 1, 2013 at the National FFA Agriscience Fair. Our own Spencer Chase talked with Diggins about his project and … Continue reading
Vance Zacharias STAR Farmer Finalist
Vance Zacharias is a STAR Farmer Finalist. He is from the Enderlin FFA chapter in North Dakota. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Farmer_Zacharias.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Berescik recognized for outstanding efforts in agriscience
Tara Berescik was named the Region 6 Agriscience Teacher of the Year at the 86th National FFA Convention for her efforts to bring innovative curriculum to the Tri-Valley, New York FFA Chapter. She sat down with our own Spencer Chase, … Continue reading
Connor Rose STAR in Agricultural Placement Finalist
Connor Rose from the Shields Valley FFA Chapter in Montana. His time working on a ranch taught him the importance of hard work and communicating with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Rose.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download