Monthly Archives: October 2014
National Vegetable Production Proficiency Winner – Greta Tank
Greta Tank of the Randolph FFA Chapter in Minnesota serves as the sales and marketing manager for her family-owned seasonal sweet corn and fall produce business. She began in the operation by helping her older brother. Because of her efficient … Continue reading
Swine Production—Placement Tristan Davis—Kansas
Tristan Davis of the Central Heights FFA Chapter in Kansas works for his father’s show pig operation. They breed, farrow and sell seven different registered breeds and crossbreeds—totaling 50 sows. He began on the farm by learning how to medicate … Continue reading
Kale Parker Lives by the FFA Creed
Congratulations to Kale Parker of Oklahoma who was announced as the top National FFA Creed Speaker at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo. Be sure to listen in to his incredible response and appreciation for his amazing accomplishment. His … Continue reading
Small Animal Production and Care—Entrepreneurship/Placement Anastasia Sturgis—Florida
Anastasia Sturgis of the Orlando Colonial Senior FFA Chapter in Florida became interested in birds at 5 years old when her parents bought her a duckling. As a freshman in high school, Sturgis constructed numerous aviaries, obtained federal permits to … Continue reading
Nursery Operations—Entrepreneurship/Placement Matthew George—Florida
Matthew George of the Trenton Senior FFA Chapter in Florida started helping his grandfather with his daylilies seven years ago. Since then, he has built 18 growing beds in his backyard to harvest his own daylilies. He has learned time … Continue reading
Grain Production—Placement Eric Kenneth Coddington—Wisconsin
EricKenneth Coddington of the Montello FFA Chapter in Wisconsin was able to take a tractor safety course and began operating machinery at age 12 on his family’s farm. Today, he works as a farm manager and helps his father grow … Continue reading
Food Science and Technology—Entrepreneurship/Placement Derek Jacob Hoffman—Ohio
Derek Jacob Hoffman of the Ridgewood FFA Chapter in Ohio helps conduct potato chip and tomato production research at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. While his duties were initially limited to washing trays, he now plants, collects and … Continue reading
Equine Science—Entrepreneurship Blaine Mibb—Oklahoma
Because of his father’s experience as a professional steer wrestling horse trainer, Blaine Mibb of the Adair FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has always been around the rodeo business. Naturally, his SAE revolves around breaking and training horses for the roping … Continue reading
Leddy Wins National Prepared Speech Contest
Kiera Leddy from the Milbank FFA Chapter is the 2014 National Prepared Public Speaking Winner. From South Dakota, Leddy wrote her speech on biotechnology and how it can be used to end world hunger. Leddy says she made it her … Continue reading
Diversified Horticulture—Entrepreneurship/Placement Aaron R. Retzlaff—Wisconsin
AaronR. Retzlaff of the Randolph Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin holds 50 percent ownership in T & A Lawn Care and 100 percent ownership in Retzlaff Landscaping. The first company grew out of an initial mowing contract with a local … Continue reading