Author Archives: Alex Voichoskie

Augustus C. Holt of the LaRue County FFA Chapter in Kentucky works in a logging operation with his father. He has several responsibilities, including cutting logs to size, loading logs onto the truck, pulling logs in the skidder or dozer, … Continue reading →

Niamh Sexton of the Waupaca FFA Chapter in Wisconsin has a passion for horses that began at a very young age, beginning to ride horses at the age of two. She acquired her first horse when she was five years … Continue reading →

Cameron Matthews of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter in Indiana has a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) that includes the production, marketing, and sale of a wide variety of plants and other services he offers. In 2018, he raised and marketed 406 … Continue reading →

Joanna Frankenberg of the New Bremen FFA Chapter in Ohio works on her family’s dairy farm, assisting in the management of a 120 Holstein cow herd and an additional 120 heifers. They also farm 480 acres of land, including corn, … Continue reading →

Trey Denny of the Detroit FFA Chapter in Texas is a third-generation rancher who utilizes breeding cattle and market steers to produce high-quality beef using sound management practices efficiently. His grandfather gave him three commercial cows when he was two … Continue reading →

Brayden Ingram of the Har-ber FFA Chapter in Arkansas has worked at the War Eagle Processing Plant since he was in the ninth grade. Local cattle and pig farmers comprise most of the operation’s customers. When the farmers drop off … Continue reading →

Andy Holscher of the Upper Valley Career Center FFA Chapter in Ohio works at his family’s business, servicing and repairing lawn mowers and yard equipment. He started helping around the shop by doing simple jobs, like texting equipment for quality. … Continue reading →

Josh Heupel of the Merced-Golden Valley FFA Chapter in California was introduced to his family’s equipment fabrication operation at the age of four. He developed his passion for metal fabrication and welding. With the guidance of his family, he created … Continue reading →

Cargill has been partnering with the National FFA Organization for 60 years, donating a total of $16 million to invest in the future of agriculture. To continue their efforts, Cargill will donate $2.1 million over the next three years, including … Continue reading →

John Deere debuted its brand new 2020 8RX tractor at the 92nd National FFA Convention & Expo. Aaron Ticknor is the large tractor marketing specialist with John Deere. He explains the features of the new tractor. John Deere is a … Continue reading →