Monthly Archives: October 2014
Sosebee Wins National Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency
Cole Sosebee was named the National FFA Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency Winner. Cole Jackson Sosebee of the White County FFA Chapter in Georgia inherited his father’s love of fishing and decided to turn it into his SAE. With a … Continue reading
Campbell Wins National Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Blake Campbell was named the National FFA Swine Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner. Blake Campbell of the Waterford FFA Chapter in Ohio and his brother co-own their own business titled, “Campbell Brothers 2.” They raise and market purebred registered Berkshire, Hereford, … Continue reading
Dairy Production—Entrepreneurship Tony Lopes—California
Tony Lopes of the Gustine FFA Chapter in California owns and manages 41 registered Holsteins on his family-operated dairy farm. At the age of 6, Lopes was involved with the family farm and was able to choose his own calf … Continue reading
Haffenbredl Wins National Sheep Production Proficiency
Carissa Haffenbredl was named the National FFA Sheep Production Proficiency Winner. Carissa Haffenbredl of the Marshfield FFA Chapter in Wisconsin began her sheep project in 2009 with the purchase of a market lamb for the county fair and a ewe … Continue reading
Agriscience Research—Plant Systems Jordan Cadle—Indiana
JordanCadle of the Paoli FFA Chapter in Indiana began conducting scientific research in the sixth grade as an extra credit assignment. He studied nitrogen application rates on corn seedling growth. Eventually these research interests led him to look at other … Continue reading
Rambatt Wins National Home and/or Community Development Proficiency
Brittany Rambatt was named the National FFA Home and/or Community Development Proficiency Winner. Brittany Rambatt of the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin began her SAE as a freshman. First, she started volunteering around her community in simple ways like … Continue reading
Agricultural Processing—Entrepreneurship/Placement William Woodworth—West Virginia
William Woodworth of the Mineral County FFA Chapter in West Virginia works as the assistant plant manager at his family’s meat processing plant that processes cattle, hogs, lambs and goats. He has been taught how to complete every aspect of … Continue reading
McNeely Wins National Forage Production Proficiency
Ethan McNeely was named the National FFA Forage Production Proficiency Winner. Ethan Scott Edward McNeely of the Scottsburg FFA Chapter in Indiana has been involved in his family’s forage production operation since he was a child. On the 800-acre farm, … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems—Entrepreneurship/Placement Zachary Plummer—Kentucky
Zachary Plummer of the Fleming County FFA Chapter in Kentucky helps troubleshoot and repair trucks and tractors at his father’s trucking company. While his work was originally limited to just handing his father tools, Zachary is now in charge of … Continue reading
Parcell Wins National Emerging Agriculture Technology Proficiency
Tyler Parcell was named the National FFA Emerging Agriculture Technology Proficiency Winner. Tyler Parcell of the Fayetteville FFA Chapter in Ohio designs and develops educational computer programs that allow FFA and 4-H members to enhance their skills in small animal … Continue reading