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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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