Nikki Hall, a member of the Marissa FFA Chapter in Illinois, talks about her first National FFA Convention experience and her hopes of taking home the inspiration she has gained to better her community and fellow chapter members to better the world.
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Mr. James R. Comer visited the 87th National FFA Convention and encouraged students to go all out. Mr. Comer described his own FFA experiences and how FFA impacted his life.
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Sarah Cox’s love of science and technology has lead her to being a finalist for the 2014 National Star in Agriscience. Cox’s experiments in animal and food sciences have taken her around the world and taught her many new things about agriculture. She sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss her research.
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Witney Bowman, Stonewall Jackson FFA Chapter (Virginia) – Bowman studies the effects of feeding calves additional milk replacer and injecting rooting hormones in Juniper trees.
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American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, Viroqua FFA (Wisconsin) – Larson created a business for repairing machinery and re–selling fixed items, including chainsaws, weed eaters, lawnmowers and more.
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When Jared Eilertson began bailing ditch hay for his father at the age of 13, he had no idea it would lead to two businesses. The Wells, Minnesota native sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss his businesses and his consideration for the 2014 National Star in Agribusiness.
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American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, Waukomis FFA Chapter (Oklahoma) – As a junior at Oklahoma State University, Sharp operates and services equipment, moving and preparing land and implements conservation practices while being employed at his uncle’s farm.
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When Dustin Stanton’s uncle got him six chicks as a gift, he had no idea it would turn into a 20,000 hen laying operation. The Missouri native sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss his operation and his consideration as the national star in Agribusiness.
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As a fifth generation farmer, Jessica helps her family produce swine and cattle as well as fresh produce at their farms, Flying W and MJW.
Woodworth said she has learned how to successfully run a business and communicate with customers. As an animal sciences and industry student at Kansas State University, Woodworth plans to obtain a degree in veterinarian medicine and focus her practice on large animals.
Listen to Jessica’s SAE experience as an American Star finalist in Agricultural Placement.
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Thomas Michael Allen claims his love for agriculture and the dairy industry came from his grandfather. After receiving funds to purchase a dairy cow from his grandfather, Allen started his own business.
The Wisconsin FFA member raises registered Jersey dairy cattle with 25 cows, 22 heifers and 15 bulls. He also purchased, raised and sold more than 20 market lambs. Allen markets dairy cattle genetics across the globe. Listen as the Wisconsin native shares his SAE experiences.
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