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Mayor Hogsett Welcomes FFA to Indianapolis

Indianapolis Mayor, Joe Hogsett, welcomes over 55,000 FFA members, visitors, and guests to the city with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mayor-Joe-Hogsett.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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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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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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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