Category Archives: 2015 Convention

American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Jillian Ann Drake (CA)

Growing up in a state with a multi-billion-dollar agricultural industry, Jillian Ann Drake of Fallbrook, Calif., first became aware of bacteria citrus disease from a mailer. This mailer sparked the 20-year-old’s interest in science. Today, this interest has resulted in … Continue reading

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American Star Farmer Finalist — Logan Peters (NE)

Logan Peters of Pender, Neb., still remembers when he purchased his first calf for $210. He was eight years old, and he had saved for two years. His goal was to own his own herd. Because of that entrepreneurial spirit, Peters … Continue reading

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Session 3: Remarks from USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden

USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Hardenn shared remarks with members in attendance at the Third General Session of the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Session3_HardenKrysta.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Press Conference: USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden

Listen to the news conference with Deputy Secretary Harden http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2015/NewsConference_HardenKrysta.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Talent Competition

Listen to the 2015 National FFA Talent Competition… http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2015/Talent_NationalCompetition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Talent — Michela Walker

Michela Walker from the Decatur FFA in Washington shared her talents performing The Climb… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Talent_WalkerMichela.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Talent — AJ Windmeyer

AJ Windmeyer from the Plattsburg, Missouri FFA performed the Orange Blossom Special on Harmonica for FFA members at the Second General Session of the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Talent_WindmeyerAlex.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Talent – Josie Jakel

Josie Jakel from the Abbortsford, Wisconsin FFA Chapter performed Counting Stars… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Talent_JakelJosie.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Gatlin Cy Squires (OK)

Growing up in a family of agricultural education teachers, Gatlin Cy Squires was always aware of FFA and the agricultural way of life. Squires always thought FFA was about livestock exhibitions, public speaking and livestock judging. However, this all changed … Continue reading

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National Outstanding Middle School Chapter – West Jackson Middle FFA

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015/National FFA Organization) – The top winners of the National Chapter Awards were announced at the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. The winner of the National Outstanding Middle School Chapter Award … Continue reading

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