Category Archives: 2017 Convention
Interview Skills Recipient Selected From Tennessee
“Make sure that you are yourself. You’re smiling like you always would and you have to be careful and not let your nerves get in the way of your personality shining through.” -Tate Stevenson http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/JobInterview_TateStevenson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading
2017 National Extemporaneous Speaking Champion
Kyle Young, Oklahoma State University student and member of the Owasso FFA Chapter member was named the 2017 National FFA Extemporaneous Speaking Champion. Kyle credits public speaking for his success throughout high school and now in college. Upon graduating from … Continue reading
Retiring Address – DeShawn Blanding
Listen to Southern Region Vice President DeShawn Blanding share his retiring address, “The Book of Love” http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2017/RA_BlandingDeShawn.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National Winner – Creed
Blayne Vandeveer from the Tri-County FFA Chapter in Indiana won first place in the national Creed competition. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Creed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National FFA Chorus & Band Concert 2017
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National FFA Talent – Finals Competition
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National Proficiency Winner: Wildlife Production and Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement
McKenzie R. Schneider of the Platte Valley FFA Chapter in Colorado is a co-owner of the Double Rae Pheasants company. She raises common ring-necked pheasants to maturity before selling them. Her customers purchase these birds for meat, dog training, hunting, … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Veterinary Science—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Katrina Siems of the Morro Bay FFA Chapter in California works for Los Osos Pet Hospital as a kennel technician. Growing up in a household with several pets, she was drawn to the veterinarian. She feeds boarding animals, walks the … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Vegetable Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Liam Ludwig of the Batesville FFA Chapter in Indiana works on his family’s 200-acre vegetable farm, growing cantaloupe, watermelon, tomatoes, corn, peppers, eggplant, squash, pumpkins, gourds and more. The business includes a greenhouse, allowing for quicker germination rates and increased … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Turf Grass Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Austin D. Nordyke of the Hugoton FFA Chapter in Kansas maintains lawns for customers in his community. He started as an employee to his older sister, helping her mow lawns. Four years ago, he took over the operation and now … Continue reading