Category Archives: 2018 Convention

Kirei Parks of the Tift County FFA Chapter in Tifton, Ga., was asked to water in the greenhouse at school one day, and while he came out soaking wet, he was hooked on the ability to grow things in a … Continue reading →

William Kellum of the Jefferson City FFA Chapter in Georgia owns half of Mason and Kellum Lawn Services, a company with 65 residential and commercial clients. What began as simply mowing lawns has turned into a full-service lawn care business … Continue reading →

Like many Americans, Wyatt Hancock of the Oologah FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has had his life touched by cancer. After losing his grandmother to the illness, he started volunteering with Tenaciously Teal, a non-profit that provides comfort during health care … Continue reading →

Brayden Schultz of the United South Central FFA Chapter in Wells, Minn., works on his family farm, growing 875 acres of corn and oats as a fourth-generation farmer. In the winter, he is charged with setup and fixing equipment to … Continue reading →

Ben Smith of the Ravenwood FFA Chapter in West Virginia started his operation with six acres and had 60 acres last year. He harvests his corn with a Gleaner K2 combine that he purchased several years ago.  In 2015, he … Continue reading →

Will Cornelius of the Nettleton FFA Chapter in Mississippi began his project when he was in the seventh grade. He raises high-quality commercial does that are used to raise show wethers and breeding does. He is responsible for all facets … Continue reading →

Seth Stone of the Chandle FFA Chapter in Oklahoma works for his family’s 150-acre pecan orchard where he helps with the daily and annual maintenance of 175 young trees and approximately 1,500 producing trees. Currently, Stone is developing flower plots … Continue reading →

Curtis Jackson of the Jones County FFA Chapter in Gray, Ga., works alongside his father and grandfather in two different timber companies. The majority of his time is spent operating the skidder, however, he is able to utilize all the … Continue reading →

Hannah Strain of the Rolla FFA Chapter in Missouri works for a beef cattle operation that focuses on forage production. Her work can be divided into two different areas, one being management of intensive grazing for the cattle herd and … Continue reading →

Grace McClain of the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy FFA Chapter in Mount Airy, Ga., and her family inherited a cider company that led her to develop an interest in food science. Her work at the mill requires her to use … Continue reading →