Category Archives: 2014 Convention
American Star Farmer Finalist, Zach Weichel
American Star Farmer Finalist – Zach Weichel, Cordell FFA Chapter (Oklahoma) – Weichel operates his beef and grain production, where he markets and sells his feeder cattle and wheat crop. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_ZachWeichel_StarFarmerFinalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Patrik Arkfeld
Patrick Arkfeld’s passion for livestock started when he received two Duroc gilts at age 10. Since then, he has grown his enterprise to 24 sows and interest in the field of science. The Nebraskan has spent more than 1,000 hours … Continue reading
American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist, Matt Eichacker
American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist – Matt Eichacker, McCook Central FFA Chapter (South Dakota) – Eichacker operates corn and soybean productions, manages beef cattle and applies fertilizers and chemicals for two farms and a cooperative. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_MattEichacker_StarAgriculturalPlacementFinalist.mp3Podcast: Play in new … Continue reading
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist Ethan VanderWal
American Star in Agribusiness Finalist, Ethan VanderWal, Sioux Valley FFA Chapter (South Dakota) – VanderWal started a custom round hay bailing and rolling business, where he provides services to customers in his community. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Interview_EthanVanderWal_StarAgribusiness.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Katie Osborne
Katie Osborne loves dairy cattle and science. As she started her agriscience research project, she combined the two to investigate a common disease in the dairy cattle industry. The Pennsylvania FFA member has researched studied mastitis, an infection in the … Continue reading
FFA Band: Session 4
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FFA Talent: Tyler Bennett
Tyler Bennett sang the National Anthem to kick off Session Four at the National FFA Convention and Expo. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FFATalent_BennettTyler.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Elanco President Jeff Simmons Speaks to FFA Members
Elanco President Jeff Simmons spoke to members and guests at the 87th National FFA Convention and Expo during Session 4. Since 2008, Jeff Simmons has served as president of Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly and Company, (NYSE: … Continue reading
Retiring Address: Mitch Baker
National FFA Secretary Mitch Baker shared his retiring address with FFA members. Listen to At the Table… To read the transcript, click here. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RetiringAddress_MitchBaker.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Retiring Address: Jason Wetzler
Western Region Vice President Jason Wetzler shared his retiring address with FFA members. Listen to Teachers Change Lives… To read the transcript, click here. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/RetiringAddress_JasonWetzler.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download