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Missourian Wins FFA Creed Speaking

“I believe.” Not only the theme of this year’s FFA Convention, but also the two words that start each paragraph of the FFA Creed written by E.M. Tiffany. At contest each year, FFA members can recite the creed to a … Continue reading

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Illinois FFA Member Competes for National Star Farmer

Brian Hills, a member of the Tri-Point FFA Chapter in Illinois is anxiously awaiting to hear the results of the National FFA Star Farmer competition. I sat down with Hills to talk about his proficiency.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Illinois-Star-Farmer.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading

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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

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Marketing Hogs in More than One Way

Ray James, an FFA member of the New York FFA Association is on the of Agri-Entrprenuers being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention with a project consisting of raising swine for market and the show ring. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Agriscience_Ray-James1.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

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Extra Produce Turns into Entrepreneurship for Iowa FFA Member

Brent Sexton, a member of the Rockwell City-Lytton FFA chapter, started an Agri-Entrepreneurship project when he had extra garden produce as an elementary school student. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BrentSexton.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kentucky FFA Member Starts His Own Agri-Energy Business

Caleb Brannon, an FFA member from the Calloway County FFA Chapter in Kentucky, talked with me about his Agri-Entrepreneurship project, Brannon Agri-Energy, and his work with cellulosic ethanol. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CalebBrannon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Modesto, California FFA Member Thrives in Poultry Business

Jason Mendes, an FFA member from the Modesto, California FFA chapter, is one of the Agri-Entrepreneurs being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/JasonMendes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Free Range Poultry in West Virginia

Wesley Davis, president of the West Virginia FFA Association is meeting the demand of local food lovers through egg and meat production. He is part of the Agri-Entropeneours group.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Wes-Free-Range-Chicken.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Nebraska FFA’er Finds His Niche Large Mouth Bass Market

Dillon Ochsner from the Sutton FFA Chapter in Nebraska started his project six years ago and has tailored his business for success to buyers in Nebraska and Kansas.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Big-Bass.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA Alum Speaks to History and Importance of Joining FFA Alumni

Ray Herren, retired department head at the University of Georgia says it is important to join alumni, because it makes the National FFA experience stronger for members.   http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Herron.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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