Category Archives: 2016 Convention
Outdoor Recreation—Entrepreneurship/Placement Taylor Price—Texas
Taylor Price of the Pilot Point FFA Chapter in Texas started working for Texas Parks and Wildlife the summer after her freshman year. Her job is multi-faceted, requiring her to wear many hats. She has learned to be a receptionist, … Continue reading
Food Science and Technology—Entrepreneurship/Placement, Marissa LeeAnn Davis—Arkansas
Marissa LeeAnn Davis of the Har-Ber FFA Chapter in Arkansas has worked closely with a food technologist for her SAE. In that relationship, she has learned to grade beef carcass, poultry and eggs. In her position as a sensory analyst … Continue reading
Turf Grass Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement Travis Robert Winans—Illinois
Travis Robert Winans of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois is the owner of his own lawn care operation. Each customer can have him mow, trim, edge, and clean off driveways and walkways. He began his service in 2013 with … Continue reading
Region 2 NAAE Outstanding Teacher-Jacob Larison
Jacob Larison, agriculture educator from Kansas (Region 2) is recognized as an NAAE Outstanding teacher. Listen as Mr. Larison explains his accomplishments… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/NAAEOutstandingTeacher_Jacob-Larison.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher – Ellen Doese, Iowa
Ellen Doese of Iowa was awarded for Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/outstandingteacher_daisyellen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Area 5 Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher – Nelson McCracken, Georgia
The Area Five Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher is Nelson McCracken from Georiga. McCracken has been an agriculture educator for twenty-five years. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Oustanding_Teacher_McCracken_Nelson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher – Tom Andres, Montana
Tom Andres of Montana was awarded for Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher at the 89th National FFA Convention and Expo. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/outstandingteasher_andestom.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Retiring Address – Sarah Draper
Listen to Western Region Vice President Sarah Draper’s retiring address, “All That, For This” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/RA_DraperSarah.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Mississippi FFA Chapter Shares Experience of National FFA Convention & Expo
The Byhalia Mississippi FFA Chapter share their experience of the National FFA Convention and Expo. Some members are attending the first time and others many times. They appreciate all those supporting FFA and the connections they have made. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/chapter_Missippi.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading
Former Football Player Turned Farmer, Jason Brown, Speaks to FFA Members on Living to Serve
Former NFL player, Jason Brown, traded the football field for the farm field. He is a graduate of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he attended on an athletic scholarship. While he was there, Brown met his wife, Dr. Tay Brown. After graduating … Continue reading