Monthly Archives: October 2018
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement Winner: Logan Paul
Logan Paul of the Randolph-Cambria-Friesland FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works for his father’s repair and metal fabrication business. Most of his customers are farmers needing their equipment repaired but he also works with two trucking companies with over 100 semi-tractors … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner: William Burdette
William Burdette of the Madison County High School FFA Chapter in Comer, Ga., had his interest in welding sparked in the ninth grade when he worked for a friend, building small utility trailers. After taking a metal fabrication class and … Continue reading
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Entrepreneurship Winner: Brent Moore
Brent Moore of the Garrard County FFA Chapter in Paint Lick, Ky., owns a tractor tire repair service. When he noticed there was no one nearby to provide this service, he was inspired to begin his own. Starting his project, … Continue reading
Agricultural Education – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner: Amelia Hayden
Amelia Hayden of the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Sharon, Wis., began her work in this area after signing up to help with a fourth-grade agricultural literacy event. She enjoyed the experience so much that she continued to offer her … Continue reading
Agricultural Communications – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner: Jamie Hart
From the moment Jamie Hart of the Versailles FFA Chapter in Ohio gave her first presentation in her Agricultural, Food and Natural Resources course, she was hooked on public speaking. She was motivated to find a job as a Farm … Continue reading
Retiring Address: Bryce Cluff
Listen to Western Region Vice President Bryce Cluff share his retiring address, “Work to be Done.” http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/RA_CluffBryce.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos tours FFA Convention and Expo
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos toured ‘The Blue Room,’ a new addition this year’s convention that’s full of interactive technology and education tools. DeVos also walked around the convention center with FFA members talking about their experiences with the organization. “First … Continue reading
Students React to The Blue Room
Only about 4,000 FFA members had the opportunity to experience a brand-new exhibit that showcased agriculture technology and ag biosciences. The Blue Room, presented by AgriNovus and powered by Microsoft, offered interactive stations for students to explore innovations in agriculture. … Continue reading
Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association Awarded Outstanding Alumni and Supporters State Association
The Outstanding Alumni and Supporters State Association was awarded to the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association. Listen to the interview with Bobby Jo Montgomery and Rudy Kaderly, representatives of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni Association. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Wisconsin-Alumni.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Speaker: Mary Snapp
Listen to Microsoft’s Mary Snapp as she addressed convention attendee in Session 4 at the 91st National FFA Convention… http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Speaker_SnappMary.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download