Tag Archives: Oklahoma FFA
2023 Forage Production- Entrepreneurship/Placement National Proficiency Winner Korbin Smith
Korbin Smith of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter in Oklahoma works on his family’s farm, consisting of 2,200 acres growing high quality forages and a diverse mix of grass and cropland. Raising hay, growing grass, utilizing cover crops, and growing wheat … Continue reading
Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma Named 2023 Model of Excellence Winner
Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma was named the 2023 Model of Excellence. One activity taught farm fire safety by connecting members to their local fire department during a hands-on learning demonstration at the school farm. Members learned how to use a … Continue reading
2023 Diversified Agricultural Production- Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Brant Failes
Brant Failes of the Cherokee FFA Chapter in Oklahoma began his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) with a small commercial cow herd, a bull and 20 rented acres of wheat farm ground. He has expanded his program to include replacement heifers, … Continue reading
Madilynn Campbell Named Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Winner
Madilynn Jayde Campbell of the Adair FFA Chapter in Oklahoma raises and trains halter quarter horses using her family’s open stall barn and arena. Her project began with three foundation quarter horses gifted to her by her grandfather. She now … Continue reading
Central Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Karstyn Cantrell, a native of Collinsville, Oklahoma, will complete her year of service as the 2022-2023 National FFA South Central Region Vice President at the end of the week. She’s encountered everything from canoeing trips during rainstorms to unique FFA … Continue reading
Emma Victery of Oklahoma Named American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) says there are almost 100 million cattle in the U. S., and someone must take care of them. That’s where people like Emma Victery come in. Victery, a member of Chickasha FFA in Oklahoma, raises … Continue reading
Caleb Horne Named Prepared Public Speaking Winner at the 95th National FFA Convention
Caleb Horne from the Morrison FFA Chapter in Oklahoma was named the National Winner in the Prepared Public Speaking CDE Contest with his speech about carbon sequestration. Horne touches on the importance of educating farmers and consumers about this topic. … Continue reading
2022 Agriscience Research – Animal Systems Winner Raigan McKee
Raigan McKee of the Oologah FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has spent three years researching the use of specific treatments to improve biosecurity measures taken by livestock producers. She began her research after visiting a commercial hog operation and became interested … Continue reading