Tag Archives: National FFA Convention
Morelia Vieyra Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Equine Science – Placement
Morelia Vieyra of the Madera FFA Chapter in California works as a stable hand and groomer at Rancho Alegre Stables, boarding and training more than 40 horses. The ranch has 42 covered stalls and multiple pastures to house the horses, … Continue reading
75 Years of Support: Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience celebrates 75 years of supporting the National FFA Organization by attending the National FFA Convention and Expo. Part of Corteva’s mission is to ensure progress for generations to come. Academic Relations Manager Ronda Hamm, Ph.D. and Global Community … Continue reading
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
Corteva Agriscience Shares Hands-On Activities with FFA Students
Ronda Hamm, Academic Relations Manager at Corteva Agriscience, discusses the interactive activities in the booth at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo and the acoustic performances by the National FFA Band and Chorus with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. … Continue reading
Cargill Shares Regenerative Agriculture With FFA Student Leaders
Regenerative agriculture is top of mind for Stacy Smida, Senior Manager of Community and Employee Engagement at Cargill, when interacting with student leaders at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo. She shares details about Cargill’s Ag is How, How … Continue reading
National FFA CEO Reflects on Past and Future of the National FFA Organization
Scott Stump, the National FFA Organization CEO, has been in the position for over four months. As a past FFA member himself, he knows how impactful the organization can be and how influential it will become with a growing population. … Continue reading
National Vegetable Production Proficiency Winner – Greta Tank
Greta Tank of the Randolph FFA Chapter in Minnesota serves as the sales and marketing manager for her family-owned seasonal sweet corn and fall produce business. She began in the operation by helping her older brother. Because of her efficient … Continue reading
Agriscience Teacher Recognition – JoAnn Pfeiffer
JoAnn Pfeiffer, agriculture education teacher from the Federal Hocking FFA Chapter in Ohio, was recognized as one of the four teachers receiving the Agriscience Teacher award. This special award honors agriscience teachers who have inspired their students to go all … Continue reading
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Patrik Arkfeld
Patrick Arkfeld’s passion for livestock started when he received two Duroc gilts at age 10. Since then, he has grown his enterprise to 24 sows and interest in the field of science. The Nebraskan has spent more than 1,000 hours … Continue reading
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Katie Osborne
Katie Osborne loves dairy cattle and science. As she started her agriscience research project, she combined the two to investigate a common disease in the dairy cattle industry. The Pennsylvania FFA member has researched studied mastitis, an infection in the … Continue reading