Category Archives: 2016 Convention

FFA has always seemed to play a part in Taylor Swinson’s life. However, the resident of Sulphur Springs, Texas, said the minute she put on the blue corduroy jacket, she knew it was a calling. With knowledge about livestock, she … Continue reading →

For as long as she can remember, Elizabeth Renner of Crooks, S.D., has been fascinated by the critters that inhabit aquatic areas. In fact, the West Central FFA member fondly recalls exploring the fields and streams in her area and … Continue reading →

Agriculture has always been in Jordan Paine’s roots. Before she was born, both her mom and dad owned land. Her dad wanted to continue the family tradition of farming. However, as Paine grew a bit older, she convinced her parents … Continue reading →

Growing up on a farm, Kaitlin Hallam felt like she was on a playground full of science, allowing her to explore the life process of plants and animals. She worked with her father to produce crops, raise livestock and repair … Continue reading →

Brett Petersen has dreamed of farming ever since he was young. In fact, at the end of his sixth-grade year, the Murdock, Minn., resident was offered a job at Petersen Farms Inc., a diversified crop farm in west central Minnesota, … Continue reading →

Growing up on a farm four miles from town, Nathan Leystra remembers always helping his dad on his family farm. When he entered high school, his passion for agriculture continued to grow as well as his love for FFA. The … Continue reading →

At a young age, Riley Lewis was mentored by his father and grandfather on calf care, management, feeding and maintenance. The LaGrange, Ind., resident was soon working on his home dairy and crop farm, Lewis Century Stock Farm. As he … Continue reading →

Joseph Knapp Boddiford vividly remembers planting his own garden when he was 4 years old. While he planted, weeded and watered the garden he harvested more than just vegetables. He developed a love for agriculture. The Brooklet, Ga., resident has … Continue reading →

You might say the rodeo is in Garrett Yerigan’s blood. His mom and dad were both rodeo competitors, and when he was 2 weeks old, he attended his first rodeo. It’s something he’s known all his life. But for this … Continue reading →

Born and raised on a 700-acre crop and livestock farm, David Stenzel of Wells, Minn., admits that agriculture has always been a part of his life. In fact, the Union South Central FFA member says that his family has many … Continue reading →