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One Step at a Time

Josh Bliel spoke at the American FFA Degree Reception Thursday night. This former U.S. Marine was diagnosed with PTSD after his service and today speaks to young people about the joys of life and discovering their passions. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Josh-Bliel.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

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Sec. of Ag Tom Vilsack attends FFA Convention

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to FFA members during the American Degree Ceremony on Friday, October 22. He inspired FFA members to take part in the future of the agricultural industry and to remain vigilant in pursuing their passions. … Continue reading

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Kentucky FFA Member Builds AgriBusiness from the Ground Up

Alex Meredith, a Senior at the University of Louisville, is a finalist for the Star in Agribusiness Award to be handed out at the eighth general session of the 84th National FFA Convention. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/AlexMeredith.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Marketing Hogs in More than One Way

Ray James, an FFA member of the New York FFA Association is on the of Agri-Entrprenuers being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention with a project consisting of raising swine for market and the show ring. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Agriscience_Ray-James1.mp3Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

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Hybrid Fruit Sends Kentucky Member into Finals

Shane Greenwell, an FFA member of the Kentucky FFA Association, is one of the Agri-Entrepreneurs being highlighted at the 84th National FFA Convention with a project consisting of growing rare, hybrid melons.     http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Agriscience_Shane-Greenwell.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | … Continue reading

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Extra Produce Turns into Entrepreneurship for Iowa FFA Member

Brent Sexton, a member of the Rockwell City-Lytton FFA chapter, started an Agri-Entrepreneurship project when he had extra garden produce as an elementary school student. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BrentSexton.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kentucky FFA Member Starts His Own Agri-Energy Business

Caleb Brannon, an FFA member from the Calloway County FFA Chapter in Kentucky, talked with me about his Agri-Entrepreneurship project, Brannon Agri-Energy, and his work with cellulosic ethanol. http://www.ffaconvention.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/CalebBrannon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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FFA members ‘Live to Serve’ at National Convention

FFA members are living out the final line of their motto at the 84th National FFA Convention. Hundreds of FFA members came together to participate in the National FFA Day of Service. Gleaners Food Bank was one of the many … Continue reading

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