Tag Archives: 95th National FFA Convention and Expo
Employment Skills LDE Winner Hails From Georgia
Chloe Paulk of the Irwin FFA chapter in Georgia won the National Employment Skills Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) and thankful for the people who’s supported her, including FFA area staff like Brittaney Schwing. The Employment Skills LDE is … Continue reading
2022 Sheep Production Proficiency Winner: Conner Cowdrey
Connor Cowdrey of the Brock FFA Chapter in Texas has a business of building, owning and operating a flock of Dorper sheep. His flock consists of 103 head of Dorper ewes and 15 Dorper rams. During a normal week, 10 … Continue reading
2022 Poultry Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Jackson Lohr
Jackson Lohr of the Broadway FFA Chapter in Virginia works for the family’s poultry farm, which raises broilers under contract for Pilgrim’s at a capacity of 190,000 birds. The farm consists of one double deck, a mid-sized flat house, and … Continue reading
2022 Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Clark Simmons
Clark Simmons of the Penn Yan FFA Chapter in New York is the third generation to work on his family farm. When he was only ten years old, he started working by replacing broken posts that hold the trellis for … Continue reading
Jared Weigandt Named 2022 National Proficiency Winner in Landscape Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Jared Weigandt of the New Bremen FFA Chapter in Ohio works for Sidney Lawn and Landscape, a business owned by his father. He is the mechanic and landscape co-foreman, involved in seeding lawns, installing landscapes, lawn maintenance tasks, erosion control, … Continue reading
Women Empower Women: National FFA Foundation President Explains New Program to Connect Female FFA Members with Mentors
Molly Ball, President of the National FFA Foundation, serves as both an outstanding female leader and influential mentor. Through the support of Rabo AgriFinance, the Impact FFA program Women Empower Women is connecting current FFA members with industry mentors. Ball … Continue reading
Devin Boyer Named 2022 National Proficiency Winner in Nursery Operations – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Devin M. Boyer of the Franklin County FFA Chapter in Georgia works at Broad River Blooms in his home county. When he began his work, the farm was merely an overgrown field. However, he’s helped that land transform into a … Continue reading
Texas FFA Member, Sunny Cowley, Awarded Goat Production Proficiency
Sunny Cowley of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas owns a show goat herd consisting of 46 head, allowing her to experience all aspects of raising goats from breeding to marketing. Her top priorities are to maintain the health of … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading