Tag Archives: Illinois
Mortiz Recognized as 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
A member of the Streator FFA Chapter in Illinois, Lance Mortiz works for his family farm and his family’s landscaping services. He’s overcome the challenges of receiving a kidney transplant in college and now looks forward to contributing to his … Continue reading
Illinois FFA member Tyler Loschen named American Star Farmer
Tyler Loschen’s father is a former agriculture teacher and his mother was his agriculture teacher and FFA advisor in high school. So naturally, he believes that he was predestined to be a part of FFA. The Illinois FFA member always … Continue reading
Loschen wins national profiency award
Amy Loschen of the Tri-Point FFA chapter in Cullom, Illinois, has had a passion for swine from a young age. Her SAE began with two gilts that she first showed as a 4-H member and then bred. Today, her farrow-to-finish … Continue reading
Illinois FFA Member Takes First in Creed
Kira Eidson, from the Payson FFA chapter in Illinois, placed first in Creed Speaking. She is extremely passionate and tied personal experiences into the presentation. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Creed_Eidson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Student builds his own operation to become a Star Farmer finalists
Even though Tyler Loschen did not come from a family farm, he took the initiative to follow his dreams. Starting out with 20 acres from his parents, Loschen has expanded his farming operation to around 400 acres. Jamye Freeman sat … Continue reading
PAS Offers Opportunities for Agricultural Students After FFA
The National Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) is an organization that is very similar in its mission to that of the National FFA Organization, only PAS caters to college students. Our own Spencer Chase had the chance to catch up … Continue reading
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
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