Tag Archives: 96th National FFA Convention & Expo
Kendra Downing Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Sales – Entrepreneurship
Kendra Downing of the Cambridge FFA Chapter in Illinois has owned and operating the Downing Daughters’ Farm Stand for the last four years. She buys pumpkins, honey, mums, popcorn, Indian corn, broom corn, and straw from local wholesales, selling them … Continue reading
2023 Ag Services- Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner: Maggie McDonald
Maggie McDonald of the Magnolia FFA Chapter in Arkansas owns M2 Genetics and Testing, a lab to test ruminant animal blood to confirm pregnancies. She saw a developing need for this service in 2019 when the lab she used during … Continue reading
Former FFA State Officer turned CLAAS Marketing Intern Shares Experience
CLAAS Marketing Intern and former Iowa FFA State Reporter Rachel Teunissen shares how FFA helps create the next generation of agriculturalists, “Filling potential job positions with those great people that have experience in ag is a key reason why CLAAS … Continue reading
75 Years of Support from Ford Trucks
General Manager of North American Ford Trucks John Emmert comments on Ford’s support of FFA, as well as attending his first National FFA Convention and Expo. For 75 years, Ford Trucks has been a sponsor of the National FFA Convention … Continue reading
Scotland’s Rural College: The Global Influence of FFA
Scotsman and former California FFA member Craig Davidson talks about Scotland’s Rural College. The goal for Scotland’s Rural College’s visit to the U.S. was to learn how to incorporate agricultural education in the schools, “FFA is known throughout the world … Continue reading
Institutions Across the Nation Seek the Next Generation of Students in FFA
At the National FFA Convention and Expo, universities, colleges, and technical school from across the nation gather to speak to FFA members about future education and career opportunities in agriculture. “I think it’s just amazing there’s so many young people … Continue reading
Central Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Karstyn Cantrell, a native of Collinsville, Oklahoma, will complete her year of service as the 2022-2023 National FFA South Central Region Vice President at the end of the week. She’s encountered everything from canoeing trips during rainstorms to unique FFA … Continue reading
2022-23 National FFA President reflects on year of service
Virginia native Andrew Seibel was able to stay in the moment with FFA members on the road for 300 days visiting 35 states. He recalls stories from Alaska to Florida and other highlights from his year of service. “This jacket … Continue reading
Southern Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
From running on stage after being selected as a National FFA Officer to shaving cream fights, Southern Region Vice President MacKenna Clifton reflects on her time as a National Officer. Clifton, a native of North Carolina, talks of embracing the … Continue reading
Indiana Soybean Alliance Welcomes FFA
Mike Koehne, chairman of the Indiana Soybean Alliance, is no stranger to the blue jacket. A first-generation corn and soybean farmer from Greensburg, Indiana, the FFA alumni credits his experiences in the blue corduroy to much of his personal and … Continue reading