Author Archives: Lydia Johnson
2021 Agriscience Research – Animal Systems Winner Lizzie Schafer
Lizzie Schafer of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois had her interest in bovine reproduction sparked when, at the age of seven, she held a cow’s tail as it was artificially inseminated. She has engaged in producer conversations at cattle … Continue reading
2021 Dairy Production – Entrepreneurship Winner Hartley Silva
Hartley Silva of the Modesto FFA Chapter in California owns “Flying Hart Jerseys.” Today, she has 88 head of cattle. She trades labor with her parents to offset the cost of her vet bills, labor and use of facilities. She … Continue reading
2021 Agriscience Research – Plant Systems Winner George Frees
George Frees of the Cass Career Center in Missouri conducted two experiments which examined the physical, chemical and genetic effects of the application of gibberellic acid on the productivity of agriculturally important commodities from the sugarcane species Saccharum offinarum. Frees’ … Continue reading
2021 Diversified Agricultural Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Hunter Holdgrafer
Hunter Holdgrafer of the Easton Valley FFA Chapter in Iowa came into his freshman year of high school with eight cows and a desire to learn more about growing corn and soybeans. He began with a small number of acres … Continue reading
Paris FFA Chapter of Missouri Named 2021 Model of Excellence
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021/National FFA Organization) – The Paris FFA Chapter of Missouri was named the 2021 Model of Excellence during the third general session of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. Paris FFA … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Benjamin Olander
Benjamin Olander of the Staples-Motley FFA Chapter in Minnesota has been interested in the functions of crafting and building structures for as long as he remembers. He began working for a machine shop owned by his grandfather and uncle and … Continue reading
2021 Creed Speaking Winners
INDIANAPOLIS- Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Friday during the sixth session of the 94th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kimberly Bellah of Murray State University served as superintendent of … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Entrepreneurship Winner Case Edwards
Case Edwards of the Wetumpka FFA Chapter in Alabama owns a business that repairs two- and four-cycle small engines on agricultural equipment and larger equipment like tractors. In the first two years of his supervised agricultural experience (SAE), he repaired … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Services – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Cassie Carter
Cassie Carter of the Habersham Central FFA Chapter in Georgia works for Trophy Taker Taxidermy during summers and after school. There, she works with mounts for clients. She washes the animal hides, dries them, and applies the preservatives to each … Continue reading
Corteva Agriscience Shares Hands-On Activities with FFA Students
Ronda Hamm, Academic Relations Manager at Corteva Agriscience, discusses the interactive activities in the booth at the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo and the acoustic performances by the National FFA Band and Chorus with Broadcast Desk Intern, Lydia Johnson. … Continue reading