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Meet Your 2023-24 National President

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected today during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and New … Continue reading

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Meet Your 2023-24 National Secretary

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected today during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and New … Continue reading

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Meet Your 2023-24 National Southern Region Vice President

INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023/National FFA Organization) – The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected today during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and New … Continue reading

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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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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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South Dakota FFA Member Named 2023 American Star in Agriscience Finalist

Hadley Stiefvater is no stranger to seeing agriscience in action. She grew up watching her father, a veterinarian, care for livestock, and translated those experiences to an array of agriscience projects during her high school and collegiate career.  Learn more … Continue reading

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James Miles Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Fruit Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Jamin Allen Miles III of the Appling County FFA Chapter in Georgia has had two placement experiences at blueberry operations. The farms grow a total of nearly 600 acres of blueberries, as well as have processing and packing facilities.  The … Continue reading

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Dawson Woerner Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Turf Grass Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement

Dawson Woerner of the Shenandoah FFA Chapter in Indiana works for his father’s 900-acre sod farm, supplying landscapers and builders throughout central and northern Indiana. When he started helping with the operation, he was limited to clearing the fields of … Continue reading

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Glazier Named 2023 American Star in Agricultural Placement

Whitney Glazier is big on farming despite her small stature.  “I am not a very big young lady,” Glazier said. “I am 5’1” and I’m very petite.”  However, her size has never stopped her from chasing success. As a member … Continue reading

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Caldyn David Huper Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement

Caldyn David Huper of the United South Central FFA Chapter in Minnesota works for his family’s agricultural equipment repair business, diagnosing, repairing, restoring, and maintaining equipment. He has completed several projects, including several major engine overhauls and transmission rebuilds. Huper … Continue reading

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