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Gerardy Wins Nursery Operations Proficiency

Kimberlee Laurel Gerardy is a member of the Stillman Valley FFA Chapter in Illinois. She started as the “water girl” at her local nursery.  After on-the-job experience, she took on more responsibilities. Gerardy became familiar with popular plants, pests and … Continue reading

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Bemis Wins Fruit Production Proficiency

Trenton Michael Bemis of the Lincoln A. C.H.M. FFA Chapter in Wisconson is the fourth generation of his family to be involved in cranberry production.  He works at one of five facilities in the state that packages fresh cranberries. He … Continue reading

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Osterberg Wins Fiber and Oil Crop Production Proficiency

Taylor Osterberg of the McCook Central FFA Chapter in South Dakota grew up on a one thousand acre farm of corn and soybeans. He rents 38 acres for soybeans each year. Osterberg learned how to haul grain, apply fertilizer, prepare … 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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Conaway Wins Diversified Horticulture Proficiency

Joshua Conaway is a member of the Ringwood FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. He started his lawn care business to save money for college. Through his experiences and what he learned in agriculture classes, lawn care has developed into a passion. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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