Tag Archives: 94th National FFA Convention
2021 Diversified Agricultural Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Hunter Holdgrafer
Hunter Holdgrafer of the Easton Valley FFA Chapter in Iowa came into his freshman year of high school with eight cows and a desire to learn more about growing corn and soybeans. He began with a small number of acres … Continue reading
Paris FFA Chapter of Missouri Named 2021 Model of Excellence
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The Paris FFA Chapter of Missouri was named the 2021 Model of Excellence during the third general session of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. Paris FFA … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Benjamin Olander
Benjamin Olander of the Staples-Motley FFA Chapter in Minnesota has been interested in the functions of crafting and building structures for as long as he remembers. He began working for a machine shop owned by his grandfather and uncle and … Continue reading
2021 Creed Speaking Winners
INDIANAPOLIS- Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Friday during the sixth session of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kimberly Bellah of Murray State University served as superintendent of … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Entrepreneurship Winner Case Edwards
Case Edwards of the Wetumpka FFA Chapter in Alabama owns a business that repairs two- and four-cycle small engines on agricultural equipment and larger equipment like tractors. In the first two years of his supervised agricultural experience (SAE), he repaired … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Services – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Cassie Carter
Cassie Carter of the Habersham Central FFA Chapter in Georgia works for Trophy Taker Taxidermy during summers and after school. There, she works with mounts for clients. She washes the animal hides, dries them, and applies the preservatives to each … Continue reading
Corteva Agriscience Shares Hands-On Activities with FFA Students
Ronda Hamm, Academic Relations Manager at Corteva Agriscience, discusses the interactive activities in the booth at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo and the acoustic performances by the National FFA Band and Chorus with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. … Continue reading
Self-Confidence and Agriculture Advocacy are Key Themes for Keynote Speaker, Courtenay DeHoff
Courtenay DeHoff, founder of Fancy Lady Cowgirl, addressed attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She sits down with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson, to discuss the brand she built, ways youth can combat misconceptions in agriculture, and … Continue reading
Bayer Shares Scholarships, Sustainable Agriculture with FFA Leaders
Bayer is discussing scholarships, pollinator programs, and sustainable agriculture with student attendees at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo in-person and through the virtual Blue Room experience. Erin Glarner, Educational Program Manager, discusses the efforts with Broadcast Desk Intern, … Continue reading
Opportunity Similar to the National FFA Organization
After being an active FFA member serving as a National FFA Officer, David Townsend has found a place where he feels a similar community in the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm bureau is the voice of agriculture and is open … Continue reading