Author Archives: Spencer Chase
Model of Excellence Winner Named
The Model of Excellence is an award that recognizes an outstanding chapter in the organization based on their student, community, and chapter development. This year’s winner is the Spencer County FFA Chapter from Kentucky. According to two of their chapter … Continue reading
Mineral County FFA Recognized for their Chapter Development
As a part of the National FFA Organization’s Models of Innovation program, the Mineral County FFA Chapter from the state of West Virginia was recognized for their outstanding chapter development. Two chapter members credit their Ham and Bacon Program as … Continue reading
Screven County Georgia Named Outstanding Middle School Program
At the second general session of the 85th National FFA Convention, the National FFA Organization awarded the Outstanding Middle School Chapter award to the Screven County FFA chapter from Georgia. In this interview, two chapter members talk about their chapter’s … Continue reading
Farm American Dontates $10,000 to National Alumni Association
Farm American, an agricultural advocacy group focusing on the creation of relationships directly from consumer to farmer, presented a check for $10,000 to the National FFA Alumni Association Thursday at the Convention Center. Pat Driscoll with Farm American says the … Continue reading
Azar Developing Relationship with FFA, Farm American
Country music singer-songwriter Steve Azar was once known for his country music hits, but now he’s focusing on the advancement of FFA and agriculture. Starting from his song “American Farmer” written for the benefit of the South Dakota FFA Foundation, … Continue reading
Unique Career Opportunities Available to FFA Members
Numerous colleges and trade schools from across the country are giving presentations at the Expo as a part of their annual recruiting efforts. One such school is the Ocean Corporation, which is a trade school educating students about the field … Continue reading
Syngenta Celebrates 50 Years of Sponsorship
Syngenta has long been one of the National FFA Organization’s most active supporters in the corporate world, and this year they celebrate their 50th year of sponsorship. Grant MacDonald, Talent Development Manager with Syngenta, talks about the mutually beneficial relationship … Continue reading
Crop Production Services Hosts Career Expo Booth
This year, more than 300 booths are in the Expo area of the convention center representing colleges, agricultural companies, and fundraising efforts. Crop Production Services is back this year with the hope of increasing their brand recognition with a younger … Continue reading
Arizona FFA Members Participate in Agriscience Fair
The National FFA Agriscience Fair had their interview portion of their competition this morning. This involves FFA members presenting their projects to judges and await the results to be named tomorrow evening. Taylor Morgan and Kailey Holliday from the Gilbert, … Continue reading
Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton Speaks to FFA Members
Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton shared his inspiring message of overcoming obstacles at the Session 1A of the 85th National FFA Convention. Afterwards, Scott took the time to talk with our own Emily Walker and Spencer Chase about what inspired … Continue reading