Tag Archives: agriculture
Harris Wins Diversified Crop Production-Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Greg Harris from the Chapman FFA Chapter in Kansas began his experience in crop production working with his family. He began his own enterprises of wheat, milo and soybeans. Harris accomplished his goals by learning about fertilizer ratios, seeding rates … Continue reading
Jeffiers Wins Beef Production Placement Proficiency
Matthew Jeffiers from the Spencer County FFA Chapter in Kentucky works for an Angus beef operation. He gained experience in genetics and cattle breeding through artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Jeffiers also learned to become stronger at disease detection and … Continue reading
Brewster Wins Ag Processing Proficiency
William Brewster of the Hanford FFA Chapter in California is the winner of the Agricultural Processing Entrepreneurship Proficiency. He works with his father in a cheese processing company. The plant produces traditional style and specialty Portuguese cheese, as well as … Continue reading
Porter Wins Ag Mechanics Energy Systems Proficiency
James Porter is from the Echols County FFA Chapter in Georgia. He learned agriculture mechanics skills working for his family’s business. He gained experience learning to perform routine maintenance on the machinery. Porter developed higher level skills and is now … Continue reading
McDonald Wins the Agriculture Education Entrepreneurship and Placement Proficiency
For Cayce McDonald of the Beech FFA Chapter in Tennessee, teaching youth about agriculture has always been an important part of her life. She has created interactive lesson plans and activities for elementary, middle school and high school students. Cayce … Continue reading
FFA is Going NASCAR
FFA with Farm American and Furniture Row Racing will partner for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season. This partnership was made to tell the story of agriculture, with a focus on today and the future. At the FFA Career … Continue reading
FFA Members Can Help Feed the World With a Farm Journal Grant
The second day of the National FFA Career Fair is underway. Students in blue jackets packed the aisles. Despite the crowd, I eventually found Farm Journal’s booth, which was focused on farmers feeding the world. Aron Hutchins, a student at … Continue reading