Author Archives: Michelle Stangler
Kansas FFA’s Noah Wiley Named Grain Production Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency Winner
Noah Thomas Wiley of the Labette County FFA Chapter in Kansas works at a 2,000-acre farm, growing corn and winter wheat. He is tasked with routine maintenance, including changing belts, fluids, bearings, and hoses, as well as those requiring high-level … Continue reading
Nebraska FFA’s Creyton Line Wins Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency
Creyton Line of the Sumner-Eddyville-Miller FFA Chapter in Nebraska focuses on protection and conservation of the natural resources at his family’s Triangle J Ranch. He plants tree lanes, transplants cedar trees, builds terraces, and waters and fertilizes trees. Line also … Continue reading
Garret Gomes Named Agricultural Processing Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner
Garret Gomes of the Gunstine FFA Chapter in California works at his local butcher shop and has learned about the meat processing industry in the 3,200-square-foot shop. He helps make more than 60 different types of sausage, hand cuts steaks … Continue reading
Matthew Gossett Named Fiber and Oil Crop Production Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner
Matthew Gossett of the Lynchburg-Clay FFA Chapter in Ohio began his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) in the fall of 2019 when he rented 12 acres of ground to farm soybeans. He’s since increased his land to 43 acres. Gossett also … Continue reading
Brooke Casey Named 2023 Veterinary Science Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency Winner
Brooke Nicole Casey of the New London FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works as a veterinary assistant at her local clinic and has also shadowed a large animal veterinarian at another operation. As an assistant, she works with vets to do … Continue reading
Ohio FFA’s Sam Bolen Named Poultry Production Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency Winner
Sam Bolen of the South Central FFA Chapter in Ohio works for Double A Eggs Farms, a free-range and organic layer operation with two barns that each house approximately 30,000 birds. His duties were initially very simple, but today he … Continue reading
“Best Experience” to Learn About FFA is the National FFA Convention & Expo
For Stanley-Boyd FFA member Tucker Jeffrey, it’s his third year attending the National FFA Convention & Expo. Jeffrey has appreciated the opportunities to learn from the people from across the nation to building leadership, people skills and having fun. Additionally, … Continue reading
Inclusive Environment for First-Time Attendee
First-time attendee at the National FFA Convention & Expo appreciated seeing many hands-on and learning activities many colleges and companies were offering. In fact, it may have solidified a career option for the Bloomer FFA Chapter in Wisconsin member. Learn … Continue reading
Opportunities to Learn Before and During the National FFA Convention & Expo
Nearly 70,000 FFA members are in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. For some, it may initially be overwhelming. After exploring the opportunities available at the Expo, in addition to agriculture-related tours, two Wisconsin FFA Stanley … Continue reading
National FFA Foundation Achieves Record-Breaking Fundraising Year
A record-breaking $28.7 million was raised this past year by the National FFA Foundation because of many multi-year commitments and passionate individuals wanting to contribute to FFA members from across the nation, says National FFA Foundation Executive Director of Development … Continue reading