Tag Archives: California
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
Pombo Wins Specialty Animal Production Proficiency
Damon E. Pombo of the Tracy FFA Chapter in California raises a herd of Boer goats. He has 150 breeding does and three bucks. Originally, Pombo sold his goats for purebred breeding stock, market show goats and ethnic niche meat. … Continue reading
Macedo Wins Environmental Science and Natural Resources Proficiency
Alexandra Macedo of the Tulare FFA Chapter in California works with her mother as a lab technician. She began her work collecting environmental samples and taking photos. Macedo learned to be a steward of the environment and study rules 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
Agri-Science Finalist Digs Up Field and Lab Research
Analiese Scrivano from Bakersfield, California competed for the star in Agri-Science. From cotton to carrot plants, she has worked with them all. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Analiese.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Star In Agri-Business Finalist Focuses on Food For Thought
Christian Alexandre from the Del Norte FFA Chapter in California competed for the star in agri-business. On his farm, he produces free-range chickens and sells the eggs to Whole Foods. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Alexandre.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download