Monthly Archives: November 2023

2022-23 National FFA Officers Family Recognition

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National FFA Band Member Shares Experience

Iowa FFA member Isabelle Rouse is a trumpet player in the National FFA Band. She shares her experiences in while in the band, and her FFA story with Broadcast Desk Intern John Ching. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IsabelleRouse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Inclusion, a Message for Past the National FFA Convention & Expo

What it takes to build a culture of belonging and inclusion was Keynote Speaker Corey Flourney’s message to FFA members, but it expands upon action for students to take past the annual National FFA Convention & Expo. Flourney served as … Continue reading

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National FFA Band Director Shares Insight on Music at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo

Spencer White, Director of the National FFA Band tells about his experience working with students from around the country. “Saturday they all arrive, we have our first rehearsal and almost instantly the music starts happening, music is 0ne of those … Continue reading

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Audrey Pinger of Ohio Named American Star in Agriscience Finalist

Audrey Pinger of Felicity-Franklin FFA in Ohio is a finalist for the American Star in Agriscience. Audrey shared her FFA story with Broadcast Desk Intern Hannah Whetstone. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/23StarFinalist_Agriscience2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mortiz Recognized as 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist

A member of the Streator FFA Chapter in Illinois, Lance Mortiz works for his family farm and his family’s landscaping services. He’s overcome the challenges of receiving a kidney transplant in college and now looks forward to contributing to his … Continue reading

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Jasmyn Hoeger of Iowa Named American Star in Agriscience Finalist

Jasmyn Hoeger of the Beckman Catholic FFA in Iowa is a finalist for the American Star in Agriscience at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. Jasmyn shared her FFA story, her research experience, and her impressive career goals with … Continue reading

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Adrian Soto Named Winner of the 75th National FFA Talent Show

The Santa Rosa California FFA member was selected as the winner of the National FFA Talent Show. Soto learned mariachi from his family at a very age, and currently plays in the family mariachi band. Adrian said he was not … Continue reading

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Tennessee FFA’s Lainey Hutchison Named 2023 Star in Agribusiness

From finalist to winner Lainey Hutchinson of Crockett County FFA in Tennessee was named the 2023 Star in Agribusiness. Horses have been a staple of agriculture for centuries, and people like Hutchison are educating the next generation of cowboys and … Continue reading

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Texas FFA Member Recognized as Finalist for 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement

Jaxson Collier, a member of Snyder FFA in Texas, works for T&K Dairy — his family business. They opened their first robotic milking parlor in 2019 and just opened a second parlor this summer. He also assists with the diversified … Continue reading

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