Monthly Archives: October 2014
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist – Thomas Larson
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, Viroqua FFA (Wisconsin) – Larson created a business for repairing machinery and re–selling fixed items, including chainsaws, weed eaters, lawnmowers and more. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/staragribusiness_thomaslarson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist – Jared Eilertson
When Jared Eilertson began bailing ditch hay for his father at the age of 13, he had no idea it would lead to two businesses. The Wells, Minnesota native sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss his businesses and his consideration … Continue reading
American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist – Garrett Sharp
American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, Waukomis FFA Chapter (Oklahoma) – As a junior at Oklahoma State University, Sharp operates and services equipment, moving and preparing land and implements conservation practices while being employed at his uncle’s farm. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/interview_staragplacementgarrettsharp.mp3Podcast: Play … Continue reading
American Star in Agribuisiness Finalist – Dustin Stanton
When Dustin Stanton’s uncle got him six chicks as a gift, he had no idea it would turn into a 20,000 hen laying operation. The Missouri native sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss his operation and … Continue reading
American Star in Agricultural Placement – Jessica Woodworth
As a fifth generation farmer, Jessica helps her family produce swine and cattle as well as fresh produce at their farms, Flying W and MJW. Woodworth said she has learned how to successfully run a business and communicate with customers. … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist – Tommy Allen
Thomas Michael Allen claims his love for agriculture and the dairy industry came from his grandfather. After receiving funds to purchase a dairy cow from his grandfather, Allen started his own business. The Wisconsin FFA member raises registered Jersey dairy … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist- Alan Barka
American Star Farmer Finalist – Alan Barka, Litchfield FFA Chapter (Minnesota) – Barka started helping neighbors operate their farms in high school and now operates his own dairy farm with which he milks his herd and sells what is produced. … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist – Josh Stutrud
When his family needed him the most, Joshua Stutrud took a larger role on the farm. It was then his interest in production agriculture ignited. The North Dakota FFA member has his own operation, growing wheat, barley, canola, alfalfa soybeans … Continue reading
American Star Farmer Finalist, Zach Weichel
American Star Farmer Finalist – Zach Weichel, Cordell FFA Chapter (Oklahoma) – Weichel operates his beef and grain production, where he markets and sells his feeder cattle and wheat crop. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_ZachWeichel_StarFarmerFinalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Patrik Arkfeld
Patrick Arkfeld’s passion for livestock started when he received two Duroc gilts at age 10. Since then, he has grown his enterprise to 24 sows and interest in the field of science. The Nebraskan has spent more than 1,000 hours … Continue reading