Category Archives: 2023 Convention
Ohio FFA’s Sam Bolen Named Poultry Production Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency Winner
Sam Bolen of the South Central FFA Chapter in Ohio works for Double A Eggs Farms, a free-range and organic layer operation with two barns that each house approximately 30,000 birds. His duties were initially very simple, but today he … Continue reading
John Neely Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Swine Production – Placement
John Neely of the Woodbury FFA Chapter in Tennessee works with his family’s swine production. The project has allowed him to learn about all aspects of the process, including growing and finishing of all ages and weights of pigs. He … Continue reading
2023 Swine Production- Entrepreneurship National Proficiency Winner Davis Howell
Davis Howell of the Clinton FFA Chapter in Illinois has a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) consisting of two projects: breeding swine and show swine. For his breeding operation, he has between 12 and 15 sows and gilts along with a … Continue reading
Payton Irick Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Small Animal Production and Care – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Payton Irick of the Seminole FFA Chapter in Oklahoma raises Yorkshire terriers and Yorkie-poodle mixed designer dogs that are non-shedding and hypoallergenic. She began with one female and used a corner of her parents’ office to raise the first litter … Continue reading
Retiring Address: Ryan Williamson
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Bailee Amstutz Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Sheep Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Bailee Amstutz of the North Union FFA Chapter in Ohio sold her first lamb on the sale block when she was 2 years old. At the age of 6, her grandmother gave her her first show lamb. Today, she has … Continue reading
Nebraska Native Caleb Most Named 2023 Extemporaneous Speaking Winner
Winners of the National FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Thursday during the third session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Dr. Kasee L Smith of the University of Idaho served as … Continue reading
Emilee Munchrath Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Diversified Livestock Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Emilee Munchrath of the Graford FFA Chapter in Texas has her own business, Glory Days Livestock, which consists of breeding, raising, and selling registered cattle and club lambs. She retained retired show heifers and purchased breeding sheep with a U.S. … Continue reading
“Best Experience” to Learn About FFA is the National FFA Convention & Expo
For Stanley-Boyd FFA member Tucker Jeffrey, it’s his third year attending the National FFA Convention & Expo. Jeffrey has appreciated the opportunities to learn from the people from across the nation to building leadership, people skills and having fun. Additionally, … Continue reading
Inclusive Environment for First-Time Attendee
First-time attendee at the National FFA Convention & Expo appreciated seeing many hands-on and learning activities many colleges and companies were offering. In fact, it may have solidified a career option for the Bloomer FFA Chapter in Wisconsin member. Learn … Continue reading