Tag Archives: agriculture
Kelly Wilfert Wins National Agricultural Sales Placement Proficiency Award
Kelly Wilfert of the Mishicot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works with her parents’ fruit and vegetable fresh market farm. While her brother became interested in the field work, Kelly became intrigued by the business end of the operation. She began … Continue reading
Audrey Hoey Wins National Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems Proficiency Award
Audrey E. Hoey of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio has three extensive projects for her SAE. Her first experiment manipulated certain fruits so they would solidify in gelatin. The second tested whether or not a homemade garlic solution … Continue reading
National Dairy Production Placement Proficiency Winner – Andrew Helmer
Andrew W. Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin belongs to the seventh generation working on his family’s 70-cow dairy farm. His responsibilities on the farm are not limited to a list of daily chores as he completes all … Continue reading
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture
Mr. James R. Comer visited the 87th National FFA Convention and encouraged students to go all out. Mr. Comer described his own FFA experiences and how FFA impacted his life. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_JamesComer1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agricultural Placement – Jessica Woodworth
As a fifth generation farmer, Jessica helps her family produce swine and cattle as well as fresh produce at their farms, Flying W and MJW. Woodworth said she has learned how to successfully run a business and communicate with customers. … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist – Tommy Allen
Thomas Michael Allen claims his love for agriculture and the dairy industry came from his grandfather. After receiving funds to purchase a dairy cow from his grandfather, Allen started his own business. The Wisconsin FFA member raises registered Jersey dairy … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist – Josh Stutrud
When his family needed him the most, Joshua Stutrud took a larger role on the farm. It was then his interest in production agriculture ignited. The North Dakota FFA member has his own operation, growing wheat, barley, canola, alfalfa soybeans … Continue reading
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Patrik Arkfeld
Patrick Arkfeld’s passion for livestock started when he received two Duroc gilts at age 10. Since then, he has grown his enterprise to 24 sows and interest in the field of science. The Nebraskan has spent more than 1,000 hours … Continue reading
Vculek Wins Star Farmer
Cole Vculek from North Dakota is the star farmer winner. What began as a two-acre onion crop in 2005 has since expanded to a 640-acre diversified crop farm for Vculek. It could be just the beginning, as he hopes to … Continue reading
Steves Wins Agri-Science Student Award
Mary Steves from California is the winner of the FFA Agri-Science Student award. She was one of eight finalists. Steves says alot of hard work went into preparing her agri-science presentation. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Steves.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download