Monthly Archives: October 2015

Wisconsin Tilapia – New Richmond FFA, WI

The New Richmond FFA Chapter of Wisconsin uses aquaculture education to help feed their community. Radio reporter Nathan DeYoung caught up with the chapter to learn more about this program. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/tilapia_newrichmondffa_mixdown.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Annalee Witte of Eastern Hancock FFA (IN) Takes First in Extemporaneous

Winners of the National FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) were announced Friday during the seventh session of the National FFA Convention & Expo. The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo … Continue reading

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Session 7: Keynote Speaker Brad Montague

The creator of Kid President, Brad Montague (@thebradmontague), spoke to members during the seventh general session of the 88th National FFA Convention and Expo… http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2015/Speaker_MontagueBrad.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Retiring Address | Caleb Gustin

Western Region Vice President Caleb Gustin shared his retiring address with FFA members,  #ShineGreatness… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/RetiringAddress_GustinCaleb.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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National FFA Band and Chorus Concert

Listen to the diversity of talent from this year’s National Band and Chorus Concert…. http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2015/Concert_Band_Chorus.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Entrepreneurship/Placement–John David Sheppard (GA)

John David Sheppard of the Screven County FFA Chapter in Sylvania, Ga., works with his father drilling freshwater wells and installing and servicing water pumps in agricultural, commercial and residential areas. During his employment, he’s learned to install submersible pumps, … Continue reading

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Wildlife Production and Management Entrepreneurship/Placement–Logan Douglas (CA)

Logan Douglas of the Oakdale FFA Chapter in California works for a fisheries and environmental consulting company dedicated to advancing the research, monitoring and conservation of wild fisheries throughout the world. He began his tenure with the company by cleaning … Continue reading

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Veterinary Science Entrepreneurship/Placement–Amy Wyant (IL)

Amy Wyant of the Pontiac FFA Chapter in Illinois is the manager of the Livingston County Humane Society. She began volunteering her free time walking dogs and socializing cats. Because of the relationships she developed, when the manager position opened, … Continue reading

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Vegetable Production Entrepreneurship/Placement–Zachary Ryan Call (WV)

Farming has always been a practice close to the heart of Zachary Ryan Call of the Cabell-Midland FFA Chapter in Ona, W.Va. After a few years of raising cows and selling eggs, he moved toward vegetable production, growing potatoes, tomatoes, … Continue reading

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Turf Grass Management Entrepreneurship/Placement–Blake Goss (OK)

Blake Goss of the Leedey FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has his own lawn care business mowing several residential and commercial properties. He’s learned how to care for turf and how to maneuver proper mowing techniques throughout the various seasons. He’s … Continue reading

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