Category Archives: 2023 Convention
Morelia Vieyra Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Equine Science – Placement
Morelia Vieyra of the Madera FFA Chapter in California works as a stable hand and groomer at Rancho Alegre Stables, boarding and training more than 40 horses. The ranch has 42 covered stalls and multiple pastures to house the horses, … Continue reading
Joe Schohr of California Named 2023 Creed Speaking Winner
INDIANAPOLIS- Winners of the National FFA Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE) were announced Thursday during the second session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Mr. Greg Beard served as superintendent of the event. The top … Continue reading
2023 Agriscience Research-Animal Systems Winner Jay Bliler
Jay Bliler of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois has conducted his research in partnership with JRW Calf Ranch, using their equipment, feed, medications and 80 beef cattle. His objective was to conduct research and share his findings on how … Continue reading
Madilynn Campbell Named Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency Award Winner
Madilynn Jayde Campbell of the Adair FFA Chapter in Oklahoma raises and trains halter quarter horses using her family’s open stall barn and arena. Her project began with three foundation quarter horses gifted to her by her grandfather. She now … Continue reading
Oregon FFA Member Named Dairy Entrepreneurship Proficiency Winner
Clancey Krahn of the Scio FFA Chapter in Oregon has a herd of 41 purebred registered Jersey and Brown Swiss dairy cattle. In 2018, her family built a farmstead creamery and began processing milk on-site in a vertically integrated system. … Continue reading
Caroll County Middle FFA of Virginia Named Middle School Model of Excellence
Carroll County Middle FFA of Virginia was named the 2023 National Middle School Model of Excellence winner. The chapter promoted agricultural literacy to children in their county during the public library’s “March is Ag Literacy Month” program. This is one … Continue reading
Madison Perkins Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agriscience Research – Integrated Systems
Madison Perkins of the Gilmer FFA Chapter in Texas has conducted a four-year study on the effects of vegetation, pond age, algae control methods, and agricultural practices on the biodiversity and water quality of aquatic habitats. Her project consisted of … Continue reading
Indiana Governor Remarks on Impact of FFA on the Future of Agriculture
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb comments on how FFA determines the Future of Agriculture. Holcomb goes on to say how the organizational and problem-solving skill students develop while in FFA can be applicable to public service. Holcomb said he is inspired … Continue reading
Lillie Cagle Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Education – Entrepreneurship/Placement
Lillie Cagle of the Bledsoe FFA Chapter in Tennessee wrote and illustrated an interactive children’s book designed to advance agricultural knowledge and education among elementary-age students. She has taken her book to elementary schools to read to students and was … Continue reading
Hunter Sharp Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Sales – Placement
Hunter Sharp of the Chiefland FFA Chapter in Florida is the assistant manager at Quincey Beef. He is tasked with taking inventory on trucks and in cold storage, inventory management, connecting with wholesale customers, maintaining records and more. He also posts … Continue reading