Author Archives: Spencer Chase
Ryan Smith wins Equine Science Proficiency
Ryan Smith of the Era FFA Chapter in Texas had the goal of raising a foal and training it for calf roping which is what he does. His SAE is breeding, raising, training and showing registered American Quarter Horses in … Continue reading
Ashley Jones wins Diversified Livestock Proficiency
Ashley Jones of the Bell County FFA Chapter raises lambs and horses. She owns one of the largest flocks of purebred Border Leicester sheep in the country. In addition, Ashley has four horses. She has learned about management, equipment, and … Continue reading
Dulton Moore wins Home and/or Community Development Proficiency
Dulton Moore of the Delphos FFA Chapter in Ohio has worked in both his home and the community for his SAE. On the home front, he’s focused on improvements to the unfinished basement, garage and yard. He hopes this experience … Continue reading
Kurt Parsons wins Diversified Crop Production
Kurt Parsons of the Porterville FFA Chapter in California dived into the agriculture industry by washing tractor windows when the farmers were taking their lunch breaks. Today he works on a farm that harvests nearly 15,000 acres of field crops … Continue reading
Cody Thompson wins Diversified Agricultural Production Profiency
John Deere green and toy tractors were both childhood favorites of Cody Clark Thompson of the Cumberland Gap FFA Chapter in Tennessee. He soon put the toy tractors away for a real one when he was given the duty of … Continue reading
Tyler Walter wins Beef Production Proficiency
Ty Walter of the Platte Valley FFA Chapter in Kersey, Colorado has been raising Black Angus cows since he was two years old. Since that time, he has successfully raised 70 of the breed, diversifying from the first cow he … Continue reading
Anders Olson wins Agricultural Sales Profiency
For nearly half a century, the family of Anders Olson of the Tekamah-Herman FFA Chapter in Nebraska has owned a farm machinery auction house. Each year, the business holds two consignment auctions and several estate sales. Olson has added his … Continue reading
Dalton Black wins Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Profiency
For Dalton L. Black of the Buhler FFA Chapter in Kansas, it’s all about a hard day’s work and having that wrench in his hand. After a few years installing lawn irrigation, he found success with a hydraulics company. Now, … Continue reading
Garret South wins Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Proficiency
Garrett South of the Franklin County FFA Chapter in Carnesville, Georgia had an SAE before he knew what an SAE was. His family operates a trailer manufacturing company for cattle, horses and flat bed trailers. South enjoys the feeling of … Continue reading
Kentucky FFA Member Builds AgriBusiness from the Ground Up
Alex Meredith, a Senior at the University of Louisville, is a finalist for the Star in Agribusiness Award to be handed out at the eighth general session of the 84th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/AlexMeredith.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download