Tag Archives: Wisconsin
Emily Makos of Wisconsin Recognized as American Star Farmer Finalist
Four American Star Farmer finalists were recognized at the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo, including Emily Makos from Wisconsin. Through her Rabbit Production Supervised Agricultural Experience, she has grown her project to include 100 rabbits that she markets to … Continue reading
2022 Agricultural Processing – Entrepreneurship/Placement Recipient Ethan Meissner
Ethan David Meissner of the Marshfield FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works at his local meat processing facility. At the beginning of his supervised agricultural experience, he cleaned the processing facility and assisted customers in loading up their purchased products. When … Continue reading
National FFA Central Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Meeting FFA members from across the nation, Cortney Zimmerman knew it was going to be a year of memories. The Wisconsin native faced some challenges this past year, but her advice for members is to just go for it. She … Continue reading
Sannes wins national proficiency award
When she was four years old, Camber Sannes of the Amherst FFA Chapter in Amherst, Wisconsin, received her first pony. She learned the basics with her pony until she was seven and her mother bought her an American Quarter Horse … 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
Kane Receive Agriscience Teacher Award
As a part of the National FFA Organization’s Agriscience program, agricultural educators from across the nation were named for their outstanding agriscience efforts. Roger Kane of the Hullman, Wisconsin FFA Chapter was named the Region 3 recipient. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Roger-Kane.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Grain Production Placement
Grain Production – Placement- sponsored by DuPont Pioneer Nathan Todd Leystra of the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin is the third generation to work on the family farm. With more than 1,000 acres, he conducts tillage operations, planting and … Continue reading
Paul Named in Star in Agribusiness Finalist
Jacob Paul from the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin has been named a finalist for the Star in Agribusiness. The National FFA Organization selects 16 finalists (four per award) for the organization’s top awards: American Star Farmer, American Star … Continue reading