Tag Archives: Members
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
Famuliner Wins Grain Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Mark Famuliner is a member of the Carrollton FFA Chapter in Missouri. He comes from a hundred-year legacy of crop production. Famuliner started his SAE with 23 acres of corn and 57 acres of beans that he share-cropped for his … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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