Category Archives: 2014 Convention

Agricultural Mechanics Energy Systems—Entrepreneurship/Placement Zachary Plummer—Kentucky

Zachary Plummer of the Fleming County FFA Chapter in Kentucky helps troubleshoot and repair trucks and tractors at his father’s trucking company.  While his work was originally limited to just handing his father tools, Zachary is now in charge of … Continue reading

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Parcell Wins National Emerging Agriculture Technology Proficiency

Tyler Parcell was named the National FFA Emerging Agriculture Technology Proficiency Winner.  Tyler Parcell of the Fayetteville FFA Chapter in Ohio designs and develops educational computer programs that allow FFA and 4-H members to enhance their skills in small animal … Continue reading

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Nora Faris Wins National Agricultural Communications Proficiency Award

Nora Jo Faris of the Concordia FFA Chapter in Missouri works hard to communicate the importance of agriculture to legislators, policymakers and consumers.  In March 2011, she was invited to speak with a group of industry leaders at the U.S. … Continue reading

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Friederichs Wins National Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency

Katie Friederichs was named the National FFA Beef Production Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner.  Katie Friederichs of the Muscatine FFA Chapter in Iowa has had a passion for cattle since her first showing at the age of 3.  She joined the National … Continue reading

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Shane Mueller – A National Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner

Shane Mueller of the Garretson FFA Chapter in South Dakota developed an interest in machines while watching his father and brother work on farm equipment.  He started by restoring a sickle mower, two hay rakes and an auger feed wagon.  … Continue reading

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Haven Wins National Agricultural Sales Entrepeneurship Proficiency

Joshua Haven of Oklahoma was named the National FFA Agricultural Sales Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner.  Joshua Haven of the Cheyenne FFA Chapter in Oklahoma purchased his grandfather’s feed business in 2010.  He transitioned the store to a self-service model, effectively reducing … Continue reading

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Kelly Wilfert Wins National Agricultural Sales Placement Proficiency Award

Kelly Wilfert of the Mishicot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin works with her parents’ fruit and vegetable fresh market farm. While her brother became interested in the field work, Kelly became intrigued by the business end of the operation.  She began … Continue reading

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Audrey Hoey Wins National Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems Proficiency Award

Audrey E. Hoey of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter in Ohio has three extensive projects for her SAE.  Her first experiment manipulated certain fruits so they would solidify in gelatin.  The second tested whether or not a homemade garlic solution … Continue reading

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Paul Wins National Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement Proficiency

Danny Paul was named the National FFA Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement Proficiency Winner.  Danny Paul of the Pendleton FFA Chapter in Oregon started working on trucks when he was 9 years old.  Today, he works side-by-side with his … Continue reading

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National Dairy Production Placement Proficiency Winner – Andrew Helmer

Andrew W. Helmer of the Plymouth FFA Chapter in Wisconsin belongs to the seventh generation working on his family’s 70-cow dairy farm.  His responsibilities on the farm are not limited to a list of daily chores as he completes all … Continue reading

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