Monthly Archives: October 2017
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Education—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Katelyn Ann Zimmerman of the Spencer FFA Chapter in Wisconsin has been a leader in her chapter’s agricultural literacy programs and Breakfast on the Farm activities. She became a camp counselor at the school’s agriscience camp and taught a lesson … Continue reading
National Proficiency Winner: Agricultural Communications—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Kolt Buchenroth of the Kenton-OHP FFA Chapter in Ohio began his career in agricultural communications when he was offered a job at WKTN Radio as the agriculture news reporter. Serving the northwest Ohio region, he works to report factual, accurate … Continue reading
Outstanding Teacher Region 4: Stephanie Jolliff, Ohio
Where 97% of the high school students are members of the FFA. Ridgemont FFA advisor, Stephanie Jolliff received the title as the Region 4 Outstanding Teacher. Jollier believes that its her job to help the students be the best they … Continue reading
Agriscience Fair Winners Selected From Nebraska
Jenna and Bailey conducted a project on farmers’ perspectives on farm safety in southeast Nebraska. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Agrisciencefair_Jenna_Bailey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Outstanding Teacher Award: Jonathan Holloway
“I couldn’t imagine a better career field than agricultural education.” -Jonathan Holloway http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Outstandingteacher_JonathanHolloway.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Agriscience Fair Winner – Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 6
Carol-Ann Worsham and Benjamin Worsham from Jordan Central FFA in Georgia won first place in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems Division 6 of the Agriscience Fair. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/AgScienceFair_SolarHeat.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National FFA Chorus – Humble & Kind
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Retiring Address – Trey Elizondo
Listen to Western Region Vice President Trey Elizondo share his retiring address, “Love Is…” http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2017/RA_ElizondoTrey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
National Association of Agricultural Educators
The National Association of Agricultural Educators is a federation of state agricultural educators associations with more than 7,800 members. Our members are involved in school-based agricultural education at any level, from middle school through postsecondary, and state and national agricultural … Continue reading
National FFA Band Director Retires After 25 Years
After 25 years of service to the National FFA Band, Joe LaJoye, will retire as director as the conclusion on the 90th National FFA Convention. Joe joined the group in 1992 as the assistant director before taking the title as … Continue reading