Author Archives: Lydia Johnson
Hunter Sharp Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Sales – Placement
Hunter Sharp of the Chiefland FFA Chapter in Florida is the assistant manager at Quincey Beef. He is tasked with taking inventory on trucks and in cold storage, inventory management, connecting with wholesale customers, maintaining records and more. He also posts … Continue reading
Lincoln Electric Showcases Innovation, Safety
Attendees at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo have the opportunity to experience an array of hands-on activities, including the Cooper Cobot collaborative robotic welder. Rachel Blakenship from Lincoln Electric discusses the safety components of the machine, its application … Continue reading
FFA Member Turned Olympian, U.S. Army Sergeant
Phillip Jungman’s career started in the U.S. Army during college at Texas A&M University. After being selected as an alternate for skeet shooting in the 2016 Olympic Games, he joined the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit where he currently serves as … Continue reading
New Holland Supports Future Agriculture Leaders
After 75 years of sponsorship, New Holland continues to support future agriculture leaders by sponsoring the National FFA Organization. Aimee Culbert, the New Holland PR Manager, shares about the hands-on activities in the company’s expo booth and T8.410 tractor on … Continue reading
75 Years of Sound with the National FFA Chorus
Aaron Lee is beginning his second year singing in the National FFA Chorus. A Le Mars, Iowa, native, Lee has already sung during an Indianapolis Colts game this week and is looking ahead to performances throughout the convention general sessions. … Continue reading
Central Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Karstyn Cantrell, a native of Collinsville, Oklahoma, will complete her year of service as the 2022-2023 National FFA South Central Region Vice President at the end of the week. She’s encountered everything from canoeing trips during rainstorms to unique FFA … Continue reading
Indiana Soybean Alliance Welcomes FFA
Mike Koehne, chairman of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, is no stranger to the blue jacket. A first-generation corn and soybean farmer from Greensburg, Indiana, the FFA alumni credits his experiences in the blue corduroy to much of his personal and … Continue reading
Meet Your 2022-23 National President
INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Students from Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2022-23 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next … Continue reading
Ryan Squires of Iowa Wins Middle School National Agriscience Fair- Environmental Services
As a current freshman in high school, Ryan Squires of the North Scott FFA Chapter in Iowa has completed more complex research than many adults. His most recent project conducted during middle school focuses on the effects of rock types … Continue reading
The Most Important Word: National Convention Workshops Provide Lessons for Members
Past state officers, Grant Norfleet from Missouri and Hope Showalter from Virginia, are serving as workshop facilitators at the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo. They share about their workshop topic, The Most Important Word, and dive into the skills … Continue reading