Tag Archives: Oklahoma
Oklahoma FFA Member shines in Prepared Public Speaking CDE
Tyler Schnaithman of the Garber, Oklahoma, FFA Chapter used his passion for agriculture and his desire to inform his audience on the issue of biotech labeling to obtain a pretty spectacular accomplishment. Schnaithman was named the national winner of the … Continue reading
Diversified Horticulture Entrepreneurship/Placement
Diversified Horticulture- Entrepreneurship Placement- sponsored by Nationwide Insurance Foundation William Maltbie of the Burlington FFA Chapter in Oklahoma fell in love with his first riding lawn mower because it reminded him of a mini tractor. Soon he added the hedge … Continue reading
Environmental Science and Natural Resources Entrepreneurship/Placement
Environmental Science and Natural Resources sponsored by the Mosaic Company Trenton Grimes of the Pond Creek-Hunter FFA Chapter in Oklahoma works with his father to construct and rebuild terraces, waterways and reservoirs in the hopes of reducing topsoil loss and … Continue reading
Landscape Management Entrepreneurship/Placement
Landscape Management- Entrepreneurship/Placement- sponsored by John Deere and Tractor Supply Company At three years old, Talon Alexander of the Madill FFA Chapter in Oklahoma had a toy bubble mower so he could mow the lawn just like his dad. Eventually … Continue reading
Vegetable Production Entrepreneurship/Placement
Vegetable Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Wilbur- Ellis Company Allison Lynn Slagell of the Weatherford FFA Chapter in Oklahoma works with her father and brother on the family farm, growing and marketing commodity … Continue reading
Agricultural Communications Entrepreneurship/Placement
Ag Communications- sponsored by Keystone Steel and Wire Company- Red Brand and Tractor Supply Company Garrett Yerigan of the Pryor FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has been traveling the rodeo circuit all his life and became enamored with the role of … Continue reading
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
Conaway Wins Diversified Horticulture Proficiency
Joshua Conaway is a member of the Ringwood FFA Chapter in Oklahoma. He started his lawn care business to save money for college. Through his experiences and what he learned in agriculture classes, lawn care has developed into a passion. … Continue reading