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Georgia FFA member Jacob Schindler named American Star in Agriscience
Jacob Schindler’s sixth-grade science teacher required all of his students to participate in the school science fair. So he began plotting his project – a mission to Mars. He theorized that by introducing a noxious, invasive vine native to southern … Continue reading
Illinois FFA member Tyler Loschen named American Star Farmer
Tyler Loschen’s father is a former agriculture teacher and his mother was his agriculture teacher and FFA advisor in high school. So naturally, he believes that he was predestined to be a part of FFA. The Illinois FFA member always … Continue reading
Kentucky FFA member Chelsey Schlosnagle named American Star in Agribusiness
Chelsey Schlosnagle remembers the fun she had as a small girl selling farm-fresh eggs to members of her church. Thanks to word of mouth, demand for her eggs grew. Quickly. “One day, an upscale restaurant in the area called to … Continue reading
Wisconsin FFA member Trenton Bemis named American Star in Agricultural Placement
His grandfather has worked at Edlen Cranberry Co. in Humbird, Wis., for more than 50 years and his father just passed the 25 – year milestone with the company. So naturally, Trenton Bemis has been involved in the cranberry business … Continue reading
FFA turns Miller into budding businessman
After juggling a variety of responsibilities throughout his FFA career, Eric Miller of the Lyons-Decatur-Northeast, Nebraska FFA Chapter is a finalist for the National FFA Star in Agribusiness award. Miller says he developed customer relations skills, public speaking ability, and … Continue reading
Schwader juggles many tasks in SAE
An FFA member from South Dakota has a lot on his plate, and those tasks are preparing him for a future in agriculture. Originally from the Howard FFA Chapter in South Dakota, Riley Schwader uses work on his family farm, … Continue reading
Keck uses SAE project to prepare for career
A Nebraska FFA member is using his time in his Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) to prepare himself for a career as an agronomist. As a finalist for the Star in Agriscience Award, Mark Keck from the Plainview, Nebraska FFA Chapter … Continue reading
Parsons Named American Star in Agricultural Placement
Kurt Parsons will never forget what his teacher told him on the first day of his agriculture science class at Porterville High School in California. “He told me that my high school career could be the greatest adventure in my … Continue reading
Keith Bollinger named Star in Agriscience
Keith Bollinger of the Cochrane-Fountain City FFA Chapter of Wisconsin was named the Star in Agriscience at the Stars Over America Pageant Friday morning. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Keith-Bollinger_Star-Winner1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Alex Goeckle named Star in Ag Placement
Alex Goeckel of the Washington County FFA Chapter of Kansas was named the Star in Ag Placement at the Stars Over America Pageant Friday morning. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Alex-Goekel_-Star-Winner.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download