Category Archives: 2016 Convention
Agricultural Processing—Entrepreneurship/Placement Mary Kaitlyn Wheeler—Georgia
Mary Kaitlyn Wheeler of the East Laurens FFA Chapter in East Dublin, Ga, processes honey from 15 hives in her apiary. Producing enough honey to let her process twice a year, she waits until 95 percent of the honeycomb on … Continue reading
Equine Science—Placement, Joel Micheal Huff—Indiana
Joel Micheal Huff of the Benton Central FFA Chapter in Oxford, Ind., has an SAE that focuses on the production of Belgian draft horses for breeding and show purposes. Working for his grandparents, he helps the operation breed 12 mares … Continue reading
Diversified Horticulture—Entrepreneurship/Placement Zachary Olson—Wisconsin
Zachary Olson of the Adams Friendship FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works for his brother’s lawn care business, performing tasks like mowing, raking and fall cleanup. When his brother left for college, he took on more responsibility that included learning how … Continue reading
Agricultural Education—Entrepreneurship/Placement Austin Daniel Weaver—Virginia
Austin Daniel Weaver of the Strasburg FFA Chapter in Virginia has a supervised agricultural experience of several components – each circling around the idea that the public should be taught about agriculture. He developed a partnership with eight kindergarten classes … 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
Grain Production—Placement Josh J. Anderson—Wisconsin
Josh J. Anderson of the Wisconsin Dells FFA Chapter in Wisconsin developed an interest in tractors at a young age. When he started actually driving, he was allowed to chop stalks in the fall. As he became older, he was … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance—Placement, Brandon Anding, Wisconsin
Brandon Anding of the Granton FFA Chapter in Wisconsin began his SAE in the seventh grade by helping his father with garage door repairs and installations. At first, he wasn’t allowed to work with any power tools and merely helped … Continue reading
Home and/or Community Development—Entrepreneurship/Placement, Clay Alan Burkham—Texas
Clay Alan Burkham of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas has three facets to his service repertoire. He has been a four-year member of the local junior fire explores program, learning to prevent and fight both residential and wild fires. … 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