Author Archives: Michelle Stangler
2021 Extemporaneous Public Speaking Winner Blake Koether
Winners of the National FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Friday during the seventh session of the National FFA Convention & Expo. The event was held in conjunction with the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Processing – Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Rachyl Kitten
Rachyl Kitten of the Slaton FFA Chapter in Texas owns and operates a swine feed milling business. She started her operation when she was in the eighth grade and the price of feed started to increase. Through in-depth research and … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance – Placement Winner Justin Preece
Justin Preece of the Urbana FFA Chapter in Ohio became passionate about this supervised agricultural experience (SAE) area after driving his grandfather’s John Deere 3020. He jumped at the chance for a job at his local Case IH dealer, even … Continue reading
2021 Agricultural Communication – Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency Winner Lashawna Vogel
Lashawna Vogel of the Denmark FFA Chapter in Wisconsin has become an expert at communicating information and ideas with her larger community and FFA chapter. Leading up to National FFA Week, she writes articles reflecting on each of her chapter’s … Continue reading
Advocacy is Important for Merck Animal Health
When Cameron Aguiar, Regional Manager for Merck Animal Health interviews candidates for job interviews he knows when a candidate was involved in the National FFA Organization. FFA members stand out since they know how to communicate and articulate their values. … Continue reading
Opportunity Similar to the National FFA Organization
After being an active FFA member serving as a National FFA Officer, David Townsend has found a place where he feels a similar community in the American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm bureau is the voice of agriculture and is open … Continue reading
Career Success Driven by FFA Members with Poultry and Egg Association
There are many career opportunities for agricultural education students after high school graduation. Paul Bredwell, executive director of regulatory programs of U.S. Poultry & Egg Association says they are proud sponsors of the National FFA Organization. At the expo, they … Continue reading
Past FFA Member Opening Act of the National FFA Convention Concert
Alex Miller was a contestant on Season 19 of the American Idol earlier this year at age 17. He was an active FFA member and participated in the National FFA Talent contest back in 2019. He visits with Michelle Stangler … Continue reading
National FFA Western Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
A year of different opportunities, but the mission and vision of the National FFA organization remained the same for David Lopez and the 2020-2021 National FFA officer team. Whether it was virtual or in-person, he connected with many inspiring FFA … Continue reading
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
After being virtually elected to serve as a National FFA Officer, Hoffman knew she wanted to embrace complexity and share it with others. Waiting a few months to see her teammates brought challenges, but new opportunities were made throughout the … Continue reading