Monthly Archives: October 2019
Wisconsin Star in Agriscience Finalist: One Step at a Time
Amelia Hayden is among four FFA members in the nation to be recognized as an American Star in Agriscience finalist. Hayden’s research focuses on producing peanuts for people with peanut allergies. She shares her advice for FFA members. “Go one … Continue reading
Nebraska Star Farmer Finalist: Keep Doing What You Love
Garret Talcott is among four in the nation to be recognized as an American Star Farmer finalist. Talcott started with 14 acres of wheat on his family’s farm. Today, he farms over 500 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. In … Continue reading
2019 Star in Agriscience Finalist | Courtney Cameron
Courtney Cameron is from the Lowndes FFA Chapter in Valdosta, Georgia. Her supervised agriculture experience (SAE) is conducting plant disease research. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Courtney-Cameron_Star-in-Agriscience-Finalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
2019 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist | Nicole Harder
Nicole Harder represents the Lacrosse FFA Chapter in Kahlotus, Washington and is a Star in Ag Placement finalist after pursuing various opportunities to learn more about livestock and meat production. Listen to learn more about her SAE. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Nicole-Harder_-Star-in-Agricultural-Placement_01.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Agribusiness 2019 Star Finalist Blake Kennedy explains technology in the FFA
Blake Kennedy sits down and discusses why technology is on the upcoming seat for the FFA and how it benefits not only the “now” but the “future”. Take a listen as Carissa Larry sits down with the 2019 Agribusiness Star. … Continue reading
2019 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist | Murdock Wynn
Murdock Wynn represents the Colquitt County FFA Chapter in Norman Park, Georgia. He is a Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist. Wynn’s supervised agricultural experience (SAE) is focused on Wynn Farm which is home to 2,500 sows, 50 cows and 20 … Continue reading
Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist Andrew Streff from Salem, South Dakota tells his story about his SAE
Andrew Streff ,from the McCook Central FFA Chapter in Salem, South Dakota expresses his love for his family farm and what he would tell future SAE’s as they almost reach the FFA’s Centennial year . Carissa Larry talks with Andrew … Continue reading
Retiring Address: Luke O’Leary
Listen to 2018-19 National FFA President Luke O’Leary’s retiring address, The Characters We Play… http://ffaconvention.com/audio/Convention2019/RA_OLearyLuke.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Tractor Supply Company: It’s a Partnership
Jenna Tackett is the store market manager for Tractor Supply Co. TSC is a Platinum Sponsor of the National FFA Organization, and Tackett explains what the sponsorship means for the company. “They’re impacting us. They are basically what helps to … Continue reading
Bob Goff: Who is the most current version of YOU?
New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff was the keynote speaker at Session 1. Before he addressed FFA members, he met with Alex Voichoskie to share his message about being YOU. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Bob-Goff.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download