Author Archives: Lydia Johnson
2021 American Star in Agricultural Placement, Ethan Buck
Ethan Buck of the Rossville FFA Chapter in Lafayette, Indiana, is being recognized as one of four American Star Finalists in Agricultural Placement. He actively works on his family’s diversified row crop and swine production farm. Ethan dives into the … Continue reading
2021 American Star in Agriscience Finalist, Reese Wilson
Reese Wilson of the Stephenville FFA Chapter in Stephenville, Texas, was selected as one of the top four national finalists for the American Star in Agriscience. He has completed research projects on his sheep flock and undergraduate research at Texas … Continue reading
Commerce Middle School FFA Chapter of Georgia Named 2021 Premier Chapter: Building Communities
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Oct. 29, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The Commerce Middle School FFA Chapter of Georgia was named Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo this year, held in Indianapolis. … Continue reading
2021 Outdoor Recreation – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Cody Bryden
Cody Bryden of the Iron Mountain FFA Chapter in Alaska is employed for a local business that provides outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, whale watching and water taxis. He is one of two crew members on the charter vessel. … Continue reading
2021 Poultry Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Eli Hallford
Eli Hallford of the Franklin County High School FFA Chapter in Georgia works on his family’s poultry farm. The operation consists of four houses that are 40 x 500 feet, three houses that are 50 x 400 feet, and another … Continue reading
2021 Forest Management and Products Winner Wendon Warr
Wendon Warr of the Early County FFA Chapter in Georgia works for Southeast Forest Industries, Inc. His father and uncle founded the logging business. They actively manage 60,000 acres across Georgia, Florida and Alabama. He’s learned how to manage, mark, … Continue reading
Branford FFA Chapter of Florida Named 2021 Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Oct. 29, 2021/National FFA Organization) –The Branford FFA Chapter of Florida was named the 2021 Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders during the fourth general session of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo this year, held in Indianapolis. Branford … Continue reading
2021 Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Kayla Rossi
Kayla Rossi of the Soroco FFA Chapter in Colorado lives on her family’s cow/calf operation and developed an interest in the experience at an early age. She runs her livestock operation on roughly 100 acres of irrigated pastureland, raising cattle, … Continue reading
2021 Diversified Crop Production – Placement Winner Gage Slagell
Gage Slagell of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter in Oklahoma works for Triple S Farms and his job descriptions all depend on the crops they’re growing at any particular time. The operation grows everything from sweet potatoes to cotton and spinach … Continue reading
2021 Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Tristan Wirkus
Tristan Wirkus of the Stratford FFA Chapter in Wisconsin uses the leadership skills he’s gained from FFA to educate the public about the importance of environmental stewardship in his community. He has served on the Stratford Village Tree Advisory Board, … Continue reading