Monthly Archives: November 2014
Agricultural Services—Entrepreneurship/Placement Dennis Grelis—Washington
Dennis Grelis of the Fife FFA Chapter in Washington owns a shearing business that specializes in alpacas, sheep, llamas and goats. He took a course with Washington State University Extension on shearing and, once he received his certificate, purchased hot … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication—Entrepreneurship/Placement Wyatt Wolf—California
Wyatt Wolf of the Kerman FFA Chapter in California began his supervised agricultural experience by working at his grandfather’s fabrication shop—designing and constructing new trailers, equipment and components. Working at the family shop combines his two primary interests: welding and … Continue reading
Agriscience Teacher Recognition – Rachel Sauvola
Rachel Sauvola, FFA Advisor of New Richmond FFA of Wisconsion, has been named the 2014 National Association of Agriculture Educator’s Agriscience teacher of the year – district 3. Sauvola sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss what … Continue reading
Agriscience Teacher Recognition – Sherry Heishman
Sherry Heishman, FFA advisor of Central FFA of Woodstock Virginia, has been named the 2014 National Association of Agriculture Educator’s Agriscience teacher of the year – district 6. Heishman sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss what … Continue reading
Agriscience Teacher Recognition – David Overcash
David Overcash, FFA advisor of South Rowan FFA in North Carolina, has been named the 2014 National Association of Agriculture Educator’s Agriscience teacher of the year – district 5. Overcash sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss … Continue reading
Missouri Native Wins National Extemporaneous Speaking Contest
Mercer Martin of the Willow FFA chapter of Missouri has been named the 2014 extemporaneous speaking winner. Martin sat down with our own Jamye Spence Freeman to discuss how this achievement feels. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Extempt-winner-final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
FFA Members’ Reaction to First Convention Experience
FFA members, Joey Birrittier and Collin Webb, of the Waterloo FFA Chapter share their reaction to their first experience at the National FFA Convention & Expo. These Illinois FFA members have experienced growth, inspiration and excitement. Listen in as they … Continue reading
Missouri Student Wins National Star in Agribusiness Award
Dustin Stanton was named the 2014 American Star in Agribusiness today during the eighth general session of the National FFA Convention & Expo. Stanton, 21, is a member of the Centralia FFA Chapter in Centralia, Mo. His advisors are Scott … Continue reading
Zach Weichel named American Star Farmer
Oklahoma Student Wins 2014 Star Farmer Award LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014/87th National FFA Convention & Expo) – Zach Weichel was named the 2014 American Star Farmer today during the eighth general session of the National FFA Convention & … Continue reading
Sarah Cox named American Star in Agriscience
Ohio Student Wins 2014 Star in Agriscience Award LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014/87th National FFA Convention & Expo) – Sarah Cox was named the 2014 American Star in Agriscience today during the eighth general session of the National FFA … Continue reading