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Connor Rose STAR in Agricultural Placement Finalist

Connor Rose from the Shields Valley FFA Chapter in Montana. His time working on a ranch taught him the importance of hard work and communicating with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Rose.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jacob Harrison STAR in Agriscience Finalist

Jacob Harrison from the Lowndes County FFA Chapter in Georgia is a STAR in Agriscience Finalist. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Harrison.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dan Dunn Paints Inspiration

Dan Dunn with Paintjam inspired Opening Session with his passionate hand-painted portraits. Although the pictures speak for themselves, he strives to inspire everyone to follow their passion with all of their heart no matter their age. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Dunn_PaintJam.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading

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Easton Corbin Reflects on FFA Past

Country music artist Easton Corbin is not only a rising star in country music, he’s also a past FFA member originally from the Trenton, Florida FFA Chapter. Easton has been traveling the country as part of the Ram Trucks “Year … Continue reading

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Meredith Wins FFA Star in Agri-Business

Farming has always played a role in Alexander Meredith’s life. A resident of Glendale, Ky., his interest in horticulture began at an early age, and as a young entrepreneur he began delving into horticulture sales. His initiative has now won … Continue reading

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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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Baker Wins National Prepared Public Speaking Contest

Kaylen Baker from the Yukon FFA Chapter in Oklahoma won the national prepared public speaking contest. Her topic was miniature cattle.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Kaylen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Price Wins Vet Medicine Proficiency

Nicole Asheley Price of the Plano East FFA Chapter in Texas, works at a veterinary clinic.  She has taken several veterinary classes at her school. Price is knowledgeable in common terminology, anatomy and physiology; hospital procedures and parasitology.  She plans … Continue reading

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Achterberg Wins Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency

Bridget Rae Achterberg of the Abbotsford FFA Chapter in Wisconsin started her swine operation purchasing her first 10 pigs from her grandparents. She started breeding show pigs, learning to artificially inseminate the gilts.  Achterberg also mastered the skills of vaccinating, … Continue reading

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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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