Author Archives: Spencer Chase
Star Finalist Active in Dairy Farm
Megan Rice, a Senior at South Dakota State University, is a finalist for the Star in Agricultural Placement Award that will be handed out as part of the Stars Over America Pageant at the eighth general session of the 84th … Continue reading
Agriscience Finalist Just Getting Her Feet Wet
Brittany King, a Sophomore at Lincoln University, spoke with me about her project in aquatic agriscience. Brittany is a finalist in the Star in Agriscience category that, along with the rest of the Star categories, will be recognized at the … Continue reading
Star Farmer Finalist Actively Employed in Production Agriculture
Cole Vculek, a recent graduate of the North Dakota State Collete of Science, is now back on the family farm and is a finalist for the Star Farmer Award. The Star Farmer Award will be awarded with the other star … Continue reading
Star Finalist Values Wildlife Industry
Keith Bollinger, a Senior at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is one of four finalists for the National Star in Agriscience. The national winner will be announced at the Stars Over America Pageant in the eighth general session on Saturday morning. … Continue reading
Web Design earns Agriculture Award
Christopher Dome is one of the Agri-Entrepreneurs being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention with a project in agricultural communications where he builds websites for agricultural companies and organization. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Agriscience_-Christopher-Dome.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Marketing Hogs in More than One Way
Ray James, an FFA member of the New York FFA Association is on the of Agri-Entrprenuers being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention with a project consisting of raising swine for market and the show ring. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Agriscience_Ray-James1.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading
Hybrid Fruit Sends Kentucky Member into Finals
Shane Greenwell, an FFA member of the Kentucky FFA Association, is one of the Agri-Entrepreneurs being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention with a project consisting of growing rare, hybrid melons. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Agriscience_Shane-Greenwell.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading
Extra Produce Turns into Entrepreneurship for Iowa FFA Member
Brent Sexton, a member of the Rockwell City-Lytton FFA chapter, started an Agri-Entrepreneurship project when he had extra garden produce as an elementary school student. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BrentSexton.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Kentucky FFA Member Starts His Own Agri-Energy Business
Caleb Brannon, an FFA member from the Calloway County FFA Chapter in Kentucky, talked with me about his Agri-Entrepreneurship project, Brannon Agri-Energy, and his work with cellulosic ethanol. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CalebBrannon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Modesto, California FFA Member Thrives in Poultry Business
Jason Mendes, an FFA member from the Modesto, California FFA chapter, is one of the Agri-Entrepreneurs being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/JasonMendes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download