Tag Archives: 2023
Mortiz Recognized as 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
A member of the Streator FFA Chapter in Illinois, Lance Mortiz works for his family farm and his family’s landscaping services. He’s overcome the challenges of receiving a kidney transplant in college and now looks forward to contributing to his … Continue reading
Texas FFA Member Recognized as Finalist for 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement
Jaxson Collier, a member of Snyder FFA in Texas, works for T&K Dairy — his family business. They opened their first robotic milking parlor in 2019 and just opened a second parlor this summer. He also assists with the diversified … Continue reading
South Dakota FFA Member Named 2023 American Star in Agriscience Finalist
Hadley Stiefvater is no stranger to seeing agriscience in action. She grew up watching her father, a veterinarian, care for livestock, and translated those experiences to an array of agriscience projects during her high school and collegiate career. Learn more … Continue reading
James Miles Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Jamin Allen Miles III of the Appling County FFA Chapter in Georgia has had two placement experiences at blueberry operations. The farms grow a total of nearly 600 acres of blueberries, as well as have processing and packing facilities. The … Continue reading
Dawson Woerner Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Turf Grass Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Dawson Woerner of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter in Indiana works for his father’s 900-acre sod farm, supplying landscapers and builders throughout central and northern Indiana. When he started helping with the operation, he was limited to clearing the fields of … Continue reading
Glazier Named 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement
Whitney Glazier is big on farming despite her small stature. “I am not a very big young lady,” Glazier said. “I am 5’1” and I’m very petite.” However, her size has never stopped her from chasing success. As a member … Continue reading
Caldyn David Huper Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement
Caldyn David Huper of the United South Central FFA Chapter in Minnesota works for his family’s agricultural equipment repair business, diagnosing, repairing, restoring, and maintaining equipment. He has completed several projects, including several major engine overhauls and transmission rebuilds. Huper … Continue reading
Texas FFA Member Honored as 2023 American Star Farmer Finalist
Callie Welty began raising a Brahman herd when she was in third grade with the support of her mother, aunt and ranching family. Her initial cow has since turned into an internationally known business that ships genetics overseas. Learn more … Continue reading
Iowa FFA Member Josie Boyle Named 2023 National Winner in Employment Skills Contest
Winners of the National FFA Employment Skills Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Friday during the fifth session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The event was held in conjunction with the 96th National FFA Convention … Continue reading
Hayden Holdgrafer Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship
Hayden Holdgrafer of the Easton Valley FFA Chapter in Iowa began his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) by renting acres to grow corn, soybeans and hay. The scope of his projects grew each year along with the number of acres he … Continue reading