Tag Archives: 2023
Morgan Hodge Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Outdoor Recreation – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Morgan Hodge of the West Liberty FFA Chapter in Iowa was introduced to trapshooting and outdoor recreation when she took her first hunter’s safety course at the age of 12. Her father and grandfather were avid trapshooters who taught her … Continue reading
Nebraska Native Caleb Most Named 2023 Extemporaneous Speaking Winner
Winners of the National FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Thursday during the third session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kasee L Smith of the University of Idaho served as … Continue reading
Amanda Osmundson Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Beef Production – Placement
Amanda Osmundson of the Oakdale FFA Chapter in California works on her family’s beef operation, helping to manage 300 heard of registered Beefmaster, commercial, and E6 cattle. Her focus is a seed stock operation to sell registered bulls and donor … Continue reading
Madison Perkins Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems
Madison Perkins of the Gilmer FFA Chapter in Texas has conducted a four-year study on the effects of vegetation, pond age, algae control methods, and agricultural practices on the biodiversity and water quality of aquatic habitats. Her project consisted of … Continue reading
Hunter Sharp Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Sales – Placement
Hunter Sharp of the Chiefland FFA Chapter in Florida is the assistant manager at Quincey Beef. He is tasked with taking inventory on trucks and in cold storage, inventory management, connecting with wholesale customers, maintaining records and more. He also posts … Continue reading
Lincoln Electric Showcases Innovation, Safety
Attendees at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo have the opportunity to experience an array of hands-on activities, including the Cooper Cobot collaborative robotic welder. Rachel Blakenship from Lincoln Electric discusses the safety components of the machine, its application … Continue reading
FFA Member Turned Olympian, U.S. Army Sergeant
Phillip Jungman’s career started in the U.S. Army during college at Texas A&M University. After being selected as an alternate for skeet shooting in the 2016 Olympic Games, he joined the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit where he currently serves as … Continue reading
New Holland Supports Future Agriculture Leaders
After 75 years of sponsorship, New Holland continues to support future agriculture leaders by sponsoring the National FFA Organization. Aimee Culbert, the New Holland PR Manager, shares about the hands-on activities in the company’s expo booth and T8.410 tractor on … Continue reading
75 Years of Sound with the National FFA Chorus
Aaron Lee is beginning his second year singing in the National FFA Chorus. A Le Mars, Iowa, native, Lee has already sung during an Indianapolis Colts game this week and is looking ahead to performances throughout the convention general sessions. … Continue reading