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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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