Author Archives: Spencer Chase
Owens finds surprising agricultural literacy results in study
When Alyssa Owens of the Sonoraville, Georgia, FFA chapter began distribution of a survey to score the agricultural literacy of her peers, she had high hopes. What she got back discouraged her, and she was able to develop a comprehensive … Continue reading
Georgia FFA members study E-coli in well water
Two members of the Franklin County, Georgia, FFA chapter may have made a life-saving discovery for their community. Caleb Bond and Josh Gilbert studied the effects of chicken burial pits on well water and found some results that they hope … Continue reading
Wyoming FFA member wins Agriscience award
Connor Coughenour from the Casper, Wyo. FFA Chapter used some interesting research studying the effectiveness of different types of irrigation in lab soils and hopes to expand his research in the future. Coghenour was awarded first place in the Environmental … Continue reading
Patterson uses ringworm study to win Agriscience Fair award
Kylie Patterson of the East Central FFA Chapter from San Antonio, Texas, wanted to figure out the best way to protect her show cattle from ringworm, and she eventually found something that would lead her to be crowned the winner … Continue reading
Seibel sisters making a spash in science
Theresa and Claire Seibel are sisters and agriscience partners from Read Mountain, Va., who studied fertility in their cattle to win the Animal Systems Division 3 crown at the National FFA Agriscience Fair Nov. 1, 2013. Our own Spencer Chase … Continue reading
North Dakota FFA member studies emissions control
Tyler Toepke-Floyd of the Wishek, N.D., FFA Chapter was named the winner of the Environmental Services/Natural Resources System Division 2 Nov. 1, 2013, at the 86th National FFA Convention. Our own Spencer Chase caught up with Toepke-Floyd and has more … Continue reading
Diggins using apple to control insects
Cole Diggins of the Bronaugh, Missouri, FFA chapter was named the winner of the Environmental Services/Natural Resource Systems Division 1 Nov. 1, 2013 at the National FFA Agriscience Fair. Our own Spencer Chase talked with Diggins about his project and … Continue reading
Berescik recognized for outstanding efforts in agriscience
Tara Berescik was named the Region 6 Agriscience Teacher of the Year at the 86th National FFA Convention for her efforts to bring innovative curriculum to the Tri-Valley, New York FFA Chapter. She sat down with our own Spencer Chase, … Continue reading
Workshops promote diversity awareness within FFA
A series of workshops and a new “We are FFA” initiative will allow students to learn about diversity, stereotypes, and what they can do to be more inclusive. Kris Elliot and Cheney Mosley will present a series of four workshops … Continue reading
Torrillo encourages FFA members to continue to lead
September 11, 2001, changed the lives of people all over the world, but few have a story the likes of Joe Torrillo. As a firefighter in New York City, Torrillo worked the scene on that fateful day and was buried … Continue reading