Monthly Archives: November 2013

Tyler Vathauer STAR Farmer Finalist

Tyler Vathauer from the Blue Valley FFA chapter in Kansas is a STAR Farmer finalist. He has gained valuable experiences through his work on the farm. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Farmer_Vathauer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Student builds his own operation to become a Star Farmer finalists

Even though Tyler Loschen did not come from a family farm, he took the initiative to follow his dreams. Starting out with 20 acres from his parents, Loschen has expanded his farming operation to around  400 acres. Jamye Freeman sat … Continue reading

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Elizabeth Hayes STAR in Agribusiness Finalist

Elizabeth Hayes is from the Marysville FFA chapter in Ohio. She shares her passion for working with horses with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Bus_Hayes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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North Dakota FFA member studies emissions control

Tyler Toepke-Floyd of the Wishek, N.D., FFA Chapter was named the winner of the Environmental Services/Natural Resources System Division 2 Nov. 1, 2013, at the 86th National FFA Convention. Our own Spencer Chase caught up with Toepke-Floyd and has more … Continue reading

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Emilie Cerny Finalist for STAR in Agriscience

Emilie Cerny from the Big Foot FFA chapter in Wisconsin is a STAR in Agriscience Finalist. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Cerny.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Linneman represents Keytsville FFA as a Star Farmer finalist

Tyler Linneman is representing Keytsville Missouri and the Keytsville FFA as a Star Farmer finalist. On his small Missouri farm, Linneman Started out farming some row crop but mainly tobacco and now has expanded his farm to include cattle and … Continue reading

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Diggins using apple to control insects

Cole Diggins of the Bronaugh, Missouri, FFA chapter was named the winner of the Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division 1 Nov. 1, 2013 at the National FFA Agriscience Fair. Our own Spencer Chase talked with Diggins about his project and … Continue reading

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Vance Zacharias STAR Farmer Finalist

Vance Zacharias is a STAR Farmer Finalist. He is from the Enderlin FFA chapter in North Dakota. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Farmer_Zacharias.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Berescik recognized for outstanding efforts in agriscience

Tara Berescik was named the Region 6 Agriscience Teacher of the Year at the 86th National FFA Convention for her efforts to bring innovative curriculum to the Tri-Valley, New York FFA Chapter. She sat down with our own Spencer Chase, … Continue reading

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Connor Rose STAR in Agricultural Placement Finalist

Connor Rose from the Shields Valley FFA Chapter in Montana. His time working on a ranch taught him the importance of hard work and communicating with others. http://www.ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2013/Ag_Sci_Rose.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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