Scott Henderson of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas is the proprietor of Henderson Tractor Repair. He began restoring tractors and competing in restoration competitions at the age of nine. His first three restorations were a 1934 Alice Chalmers WC, a 1955 Oliver Super 55 Diesel, and a Farmall B. He has restored nine additional tractors and has eight more lined up to work on. Henderson is supported by his parents, Cristy and Shannon.
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Laura Wuebker of the Versailles FFA Chapter in Ohio works for WGTR radio station as a co-farm news director. In this position, she informs listeners about agriculture-related topics through researching stories and broadcasting them. She contacts 10 local grain elevators and collects the grain markets along with creating and broadcasting a weather forecast. Her reports extend to the entire listening area covering four counties in Ohio and two in Indiana. Wuebker is supported by her parents, Dena and Jeff.
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Ethan David Meissner of the Marshfield FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works at his local meat processing facility. At the beginning of his supervised agricultural experience, he cleaned the processing facility and assisted customers in loading up their purchased products. When the operation expanded, his duties grew to include custom meat cutting and processing, stocking and packing the refrigeration truck, and assisting in the retail store. Meissner is supported by his mother, Lindsay.
He shares more with Broadcast News Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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Caden Keck of the West Muskingum FFA Chapter in Ohio works for Ross Agri Mechanics, an equipment service and repair shop. His early tasks were simple ones including greasing equipment, completing oil changes and replacing basic filters. After four years with the operation, he is responsible for repairing and performing maintenance on everything from tractors and brush hogs to rototillers and lawn mowers. Keck is supported by his parents, Danielle and Andy.
He shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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When she was a freshman, Emily Hoyt of the Audrain Co. R-VI FFA Chapter in Missouri was encouraged to take part in an Ag in the Classroom program. She was soon challenged to grow the existing program and even applied for Ag Ed on the Move, a program that provides resources to teach 10 lessons on agriculture commodities to third grade classrooms. She incorporated hands-on activities to apply the concepts before teaching the lesson. Hoyt also has an unpaid internship with the school district, serving as a teaching assistant for the seventh and eighth grade exploring agriculture classes. Hoyt is supported by her parents, Becky and Brad.
She shares more with Broadcast Desk Intern Michelle Stangler.
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Listen to National Secretary Jackson Sylvester’s retiring address…
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Sergeant Phillip Jungman, Olympic Marksman who competed for the United States in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, shares his experiences in the army and how his background in FFA developed his skills to excel in a successful career in the United States Army as a competitive marksman and the connection between FFA and the US Army.
Sergeant Jungman shares his story with Broadcast Intern Adam Loker.
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Jim Mosman, Senior Customer Training Instructor at Lincoln Electric, explains the array of free training resources available for agriculture teachers, advisors, and instructors. Lincoln Electric offers an Education Training Program that provides these groups with educational curriculum, reduced price materials, and classroom 
support.
Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, has the full story.
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Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett gave an official welcome from the city to FFA members and guests.
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Country music star, Luke Bryan, grew up on h
is family’s peanut farm in Georgia. After many years in the music business, he stays close to his agricultural roots while collaborating with Fendt to support agriculture and FFA.
Aaron Belanger, Farm Show Manager for AGCO, speaks with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, about the impact of this campaign on FFA.
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