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Dawson Woerner Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Turf Grass Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Dawson Woerner of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter in Indiana works for his father’s 900-acre sod farm, supplying landscapers and builders throughout central and northern Indiana. When he started helping with the operation, he was limited to clearing the fields of … Continue reading

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Indiana Governor Remarks on Impact of FFA on the Future of Agriculture

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb comments on how FFA determines the Future of Agriculture. Holcomb goes on to say how the organizational and problem-solving skill students develop while in FFA can be applicable to public service. Holcomb said he is inspired … Continue reading

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Indiana Corn and Soy Believe in the Future of Agriculture

Year after year, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance continue to donate to the National FFA Convention and Expo. Courtney Kingery serves as the Chief Executive Officer for both organizations. While Kingery herself was not an FFA member, … Continue reading

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Sydney Hefty of Indiana Recognized as American Star in Agriscience Finalist

Sydney Hefty of the Dekalb FFA Chapter in Indiana was recognized as an American Star in Agriscience finalist at the 95th National FFA Convention. Hefty’s SAE includes agriscience projects in multiple areas of research: mechanical science, plant science, social science … Continue reading

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2021 American Star in Agricultural Placement, Ethan Buck

Ethan Buck of the Rossville FFA Chapter in Lafayette, Indiana, is being recognized as one of four American Star Finalists in Agricultural Placement. He actively works on his family’s diversified row crop and swine production farm. Ethan dives into the … Continue reading

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Warner Named Star in Agriscience Finalist

Kayleigh Warner from the Dekalb Central FFA Chapter in Indiana has been named a Star in Agriscience Finalist. The National FFA Organization selects 16 finalists (four per award) for the organization’s top awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, … Continue reading

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Indiana Food Pantry to Receive Meals from National FFA Convention

This year, 10,000 FFA members will work throughout the course of the week to package 1,000,000 meals to benefit the communities of Haiti and Central Indiana. Cindy Hubert, President and CEO of Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis, talks about the … 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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Vculek Wins Star Farmer

Cole Vculek from North Dakota is the star farmer winner. What began as a two-acre onion crop in 2005 has since expanded to a 640-acre diversified crop farm for Vculek. It could be just the beginning, as he hopes to … 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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