Tag Archives: Texas
Texas FFA Member Honored as 2023 American Star Farmer Finalist
Callie Welty began raising a Brahman herd when she was in third grade with the support of her mother, aunt and ranching family. Her initial cow has since turned into an internationally known business that ships genetics overseas. Learn more … Continue reading
Emilee Munchrath Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Emilee Munchrath of the Graford FFA Chapter in Texas has her own business, Glory Days Livestock, which consists of breeding, raising, and selling registered cattle and club lambs. She retained retired show heifers and purchased breeding sheep with a U.S. … Continue reading
Madison Perkins Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems
Madison Perkins of the Gilmer FFA Chapter in Texas has conducted a four-year study on the effects of vegetation, pond age, algae control methods, and agricultural practices on the biodiversity and water quality of aquatic habitats. Her project consisted of … Continue reading
Texas FFA Member, Sunny Cowley, Awarded Goat Production Proficiency
Sunny Cowley of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas owns a show goat herd consisting of 46 head, allowing her to experience all aspects of raising goats from breeding to marketing. Her top priorities are to maintain the health of … Continue reading
2022 National Agricultural Sales Placement Proficiency Recipient: Tanner Owen
Tanner Owen of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas works for Premier Nutrition Technologies, a small feed supplement business that his family owns. The operation sells feed supplements designed for show animals ranging from pigs to cattle. He assists with … Continue reading
2022 National Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Recipient: Scott Henderson
Scott Henderson of the Canyon FFA Chapter in Texas is the proprietor of Henderson Tractor Repair. He began restoring tractors and competing in restoration competitions at the age of nine. His first three restorations were a 1934 Alice Chalmers WC, … Continue reading
2021 Small Animal Production and Care – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Ty Williams
Ty Williams of the Dawson FFA Chapter in Texas has a California breeding rabbit operation. He sells and exhibits market rabbits. Though he’s been showing rabbits since he was nine years old, he didn’t own his own operation until he … Continue reading
2021 American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, Wyatt Harlan
Wyatt Harlan of the Slaton FFA Chapter in Slaton, Texas, is being recognized as one of four American Star Finalists in Agribusiness. He started the business Peacock Circle H Outfitters that raises pheasants and organizes guided hunts for clients. Wyatt … Continue reading
Texas FFA member brings home Extemporaneous Speaking crown
Bret Brown from the Marion FFA Chapter in Texas was named the winner of the Extemporaneous Speaking Career Development Event Nov. 1, 2013 at the National FFA Convention in Louisville. Brown says the CDE gave him skills in preparation and … Continue reading
Millican wins national proficiency
Brooke Millican of the Decatur FFA Chapter in Decatur, Texas, built a pocket park in her downtown area. When she found an area behind the Decatur Visitor Center that was just a hill with overgrown grasses and weeds, she decided … Continue reading