Monthly Archives: October 2017
National Proficiency Winner: Agriscience Research—Plant Systems
Courtney Jane Cameron of the Lowndes FFA Chapter in Georgia has used her research skills to tackle the problem of the tobacco mosaic virus, or TMV, by using acetylsalicylic acid. TMV is a viral crop disease worldwide impacting approximately 250 … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agriscience Research—Integrated Systems
Amelia Anne Hayden of the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin initially developed a passion for research because she wanted to find solutions for issues within the agricultural industry while improving her skills. She has conducted research observing the effects … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agriscience Research—Animal Systems
Claire Seibel of the Lord Botetourt FFA Chapter in Virginia began her research with the hope of improving the genetic quality of the herd on her family farm by increasing the number of heifers in standing estrus. This enables the … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Services—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Charlie Hoppe of the Cedar Park FFA Chapter in Texas has a supervised agricultural experience that began with business trading portfolios. He has maintained online investment accounts for his family, friends and himself since 2012. This includes the buying, selling, … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Sales—Placement
Sierra MacKenzie Drewes of the Kern Valley FFA Chapter in California works at a feed store in her community, selling medicine, grooming supplies, supplements and tack. Entrusted to open and manage the store on her own, she also has the … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Sales—Entrepreneurship
Hannah York of the Caldwell County FFA Chapter in Kentucky creates autumn displays in her community for private homes and businesses. After local fields have been combined, she gathers leftover cornstalks — approximately 250 at a time — and sorts … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Processing—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Garrett Hershel Harrell of the Colquitt County FFA Chapter in Georgia works at Collier Tomato, a produce packing facility that packs more than 11 million pounds of tomatoes each year. He works in the packing shed, monitoring the temperature of … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance—Placement
Drake Logan Davis of the Southmont FFA Chapter in Indiana started in agricultural mechanics five years ago by helping his father on the farm. He has restored a 1949 Farmall Cub, a 1962 Farmall 504, a 1935 Farmall F12 and … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance—Entrepreneurship
When Aaron Lane Hendrich of the Eaton-MVCTC FFA Chapter in Ohio was seven years old, his parents gave him an old push mower that did not run. After disassembling it, he made some repairs, put it back together and it … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Bryce Cline of the Stephenville FFA Chapter in Texas works with his father in his construction firm. He started by working on small projects such as pen systems, livestock equipment and small structures. He eventually learned to cover all aspects … Continue reading