Monthly Archives: October 2018

YouTube Sensation, Inspirational Speaker at National FFA

Judson Laipply, known best for his “Evolution of Dance” performance with millions of views, was the keynote speaker at the seventh general session at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo. As he addressed FFA members and guests, he expressed … Continue reading

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2018 National Prepared Public Speaking Champion

Lauren Roberts from the Trenton FFA Chapter in Florida was named National Prepared Public Speaking Champion. Listen to her interview with Alex Voichoskie. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Lauren-Roberts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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2018 National Creed Speaking Champion

Jonah Zeimens from the Cheyenne Frontier FFA Chapter in Wyoming was named the National Creed Speaking Champion. Listen to his interview with Alex Voichoskie. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Jonah-Zeimens.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Special Guest: Easton Corbin

Easton Corbin, a popular name in country music, is also an alumnus of The National FFA Organization. He talks about his part of the Ram Trucks ‘The Farmer in All of Us’ campaign. Hannah Borg is a senior at the … Continue reading

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2018 National Extemporaneous Speaking Champion

Micah Lehe of Tri-County FFA, IN is the 2018 National Extemporaneous Speaking Champion. Hear his interview below. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Micah-Lehe_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Speaker: Judson Laipply

Listen to the “Evolution of Dance” creator Judson Laipply, who spoke at Session 7 of the 91st National FFA Convention and Expo… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speaker_LaipplyJudson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Retiring Address: Erica Baier

Listen to National Secretary Erica Baier share her retiring address, “Fighter.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RA_BaierErica.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Texas FFA member wins national Employment Skills competition

Carlye Winfrey of the Seminole FFA chapter got first place in the Employment Skills competition. This isn’t the first time Carlye has walked off a national stage with a first place award; back in 2015, she won first in the … Continue reading

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Wildlife Production and Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner: Garrett Griner

Garrett Griner of the Colquitt County FFA Chapter in Moultrie, Ga., works for his grandfather’s stocking company, producing quail to be released for guided quail hunts. He helps raise 150,000 quail each year for local plantations in six Georgia counties. … Continue reading

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Veterinary Science – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner: Megan Letkeman

Megan Letkeman of the Seminole FFA Chapter in Texas works at a local full-service veterinary hospital that provides care for both large and small animals. The facility offers an array of services that she has learned to assist in, including … Continue reading

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