Listen to Western Region Vice President Josiah Cruickshank deliver his retiring address…
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2022 Outdoor Recreation Proficiency Winner: Carson Crary
Carson Crary of the Choteau FFA Chapter in Montana works for a guest ranch and outfitting business in his home state. With five guest cabins and a main lodge, the operation leads traditional back country trips into Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness during the summer. Guests ride horses, and all the gear and camp equipment is maintained. Provided crew includes a lead guide, cook, two packers and a fifth wheel. Crary is supported by his parents, Danielle and Dusty.
Carson shares with Broadcast Intern Adam Loker.
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Joshua Shaver Named 2022 National Proficiency Winner in Forest Management and Products
Joshua Shaver of the West Rowan FFA Chapter in North Carolina works for his family business, Shaver Wood Products. He joined the operation in 2011, helping to manage 45 acres of lumber mill where treated and untreated lumber are produced to sell wholesale to companies on the east coast and internationally. He helps operate all the necessary equipment for the operation including drying kilns, computer-operated saws for dimensional lumber production, forklifts, wheel loaders, and more. Joshua is supported by his uncle, Chad.
He shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern, Laura Wuebker.
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Grace DiGiovanni of South Dakota Wins Service Learning National FFA Proficiency
Grace Constance DiGiovanni of the McCook Central FFA Chapter in South Dakota attended a national youth healthy living summit and became inspired to promote health and wellness in her community. Backpacks containing food are distributed to students in her school each time there is a three-day weekend, ensuring that food insecurity is limited. DiGiovanni prepares recipe cards in collaboration with 4-H, based on the food included in the backpacks. DiGiovanni is supported by her parents, Corey and Randy.
She shares the details of her project with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson.
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2022 Grain Production Proficiency Winner: Joan Tovar-Martinez
Joan Tovar-Martinez of the Sumter County FFA Chapter in Georgia is a farmhand at a local operation farming 25,000 acres that farm Pioneer and DeKalb corn. He is responsible for driving tractors during the planting and harvest seasons, checking irrigation systems, and completing maintenance and repairs on the farm equipment. When stored corn needs to be loaded and transported, he assists in the record-keeping processes to ensure that records are as accurate as possible, including truck weights, load weights, and harvest locations. Tovar-Martinez is supported by his parents, Dulce and Wenceslao.
Joan talks with Radio Intern Adam Loker
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Jimmie Allen, FFA Concert Performer, Talks Advice and Inspiration
Jimmie Allen, Grammy nominated and American Country Music Award-winning singer and songwriter, preformed to FFA members at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana. He shares about his music theme of perseverance, notes those who have inspired his music, and provides advice for FFA members.
Listen to the full story with Newsroom Interns, Lydia Johnson and Lizzie Parks.
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Caleb Horne Named Prepared Public Speaking Winner at the 95th National FFA Convention
Caleb Horne from the Morrison FFA Chapter in Oklahoma was named the National Winner in the Prepared Public Speaking CDE Contest with his speech about carbon sequestration. Horne touches on the importance of educating farmers and consumers about this topic. He is extremely grateful for the opportunities FFA has given him and the friendships he has made along the way.
Laura Wuebker, Broadcast Desk Intern has more from Horne.
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Past National FFA Officer, Coty Back, Returns as Keynote Speaker
Coty Back, past National FFA Officer, shares the message he gave to FFA members in the Fourth General Session of the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo as a keynote speaker. He talks about confidence, humility, and worth and why they are important to FFA members.
Coty discusses with Radio Intern Adam Loker.
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2022 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management Winner: Lauren Poole
Lauren Marie Poole of the Winfield FFA Chapter of Louisiana has served as a Youth Conservation Corps member at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in her area. She worked with various employees during her time at the USFS, including wildlife biologists, to help manage red-cockaded woodpecker preservation. She also worked with groundskeepers and landscapers to help maintain portions of Kisatchie National Forests, campgrounds, boat launches and office areas. Poole is supported by her parents, Barbara and Glen.
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2022 Diversified Crop Production- Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner: Ty Steffen
Ty Steffen of the Newark FFA Chapter in Illinois grows onions, potatoes, peppers, broccoli, eggplant, tomatoes, cauliflower, beets, spinach and more as part of his diversified crop production. As the sole operator, he takes charge of fertilizing, weeding, tilling, harvesting and selling crops at several farmers markets. He also sells at craft shows and an honor hay rack in his community. Steffen is supported by his parents, Tracy and Joe.
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