Monthly Archives: October 2014
Nora Faris Wins National Agricultural Communications Proficiency Award
Nora Jo Faris of the Concordia FFA Chapter in Missouri works hard to communicate the importance of agriculture to legislators, policymakers and consumers. In March 2011, she was invited to speak with a group of industry leaders at the U.S. … Continue reading
Friederichs Wins National Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency
Katie Friederichs was named the National FFA Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner. Katie Friederichs of the Muscatine FFA Chapter in Iowa has had a passion for cattle since her first showing at the age of 3. She joined the National … Continue reading
Shane Mueller – A National Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner
Shane Mueller of the Garretson FFA Chapter in South Dakota developed an interest in machines while watching his father and brother work on farm equipment. He started by restoring a sickle mower, two hay rakes and an auger feed wagon. … Continue reading
Haven Wins National Agricultural Sales Entrepeneurship Proficiency
Joshua Haven of Oklahoma was named the National FFA Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner. Joshua Haven of the Cheyenne FFA Chapter in Oklahoma purchased his grandfather’s feed business in 2010. He transitioned the store to a self-service model, effectively reducing … Continue reading
Kelly Wilfert Wins National Agricultural Sales Placement Proficiency Award
Kelly Wilfert of the Mishicot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works with her parents’ fruit and vegetable fresh market farm. While her brother became interested in the field work, Kelly became intrigued by the business end of the operation. She began … Continue reading
Audrey Hoey Wins National Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems Proficiency Award
Audrey E. Hoey of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio has three extensive projects for her SAE. Her first experiment manipulated certain fruits so they would solidify in gelatin. The second tested whether or not a homemade garlic solution … Continue reading
Paul Wins National Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement Proficiency
Danny Paul was named the National FFA Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement Proficiency Winner. Danny Paul of the Pendleton FFA Chapter in Oregon started working on trucks when he was 9 years old. Today, he works side-by-side with his … Continue reading
National Dairy Production Placement Proficiency Winner – Andrew Helmer
Andrew W. Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin belongs to the seventh generation working on his family’s 70-cow dairy farm. His responsibilities on the farm are not limited to a list of daily chores as he completes all … Continue reading
Belinson Wins National Agricultural Education Proficiency
Kyler Belinson of Oklahoma was named the National FFA Agricultural Education Proficiency Winner. After Kyler Belinson of the Elgin FFA Chapter in Oklahoma made a presentation to his class about animal agriculture, he discovered that he enjoyed teaching others about … Continue reading
Speaker: Jane Herlong
Jane Herlong spoke to FFA members and guests at Session 7 of the National FFA Convention and Expo. Jane entertains using funny, original Southern stories, folksy wisdom and singing to help folks live more productive, stress-free lives. Jane believes in … Continue reading