Monthly Archives: October 2016
Wildlife Production and Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement Tyler Stewart—Ohio
Tyler Stewart of the East Clinton FFA Chapter in Lees Creek, Ohio, owns and operates his own quail hunting facility. He is involved in every aspect of the operation – from hatching chicks to releasing the adult quail into a … Continue reading
Dairy Production—Entrepreneurship, Sabrina L. Portner—Minnesota
Sabrina L. Portner of the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter in Minnesota raises and breeds her own dairy cattle. Receiving her first calf when she was 7, she currently owns a herd of 27 registered Brown Swiss cattle. She has used … Continue reading
Grain Production—Entrepreneurship Andrew E. Streff—South Dakota
Andrew E. Streff of the McCook Central FFA Chapter in Salem, S.D., persuaded his parents to rent him land to undertake his own agricultural endeavor. Starting with 10 acres in 2013 and working his way up to 60 acres last … Continue reading
Agricultural Communications—Entrepreneurship/Placement Bethany Niles—Oklahoma
Bethany Niles of the Fairview FFA Chapter in Oklahoma admits that her communication skills weren’t outstanding before joining FFA. But then she was elected chapter reporter and began “Doing to Learn.” She has maintained her chapter’s website, social media accounts … Continue reading
Landscape Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement Ethan Sacket—Oklahoma
Ethan Sacket of the Fairview FFA Chapter in Oklahoma and his brother were the ones neighbors went to when they wanted their lawn mowed in their hometown. Those endeavors expanded into a fully functioning landscaping and lawn care business. He … Continue reading
Equine Science—Entrepreneurship Caleb Sloan McMillan—Washington
For most of his life, Caleb Sloan McMillan of the Wilson Creek FFA Chapter in Washington has been training horses for rodeos and other equine events. He has trained for steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping. When he began … Continue reading
Swine Production—Entrepreneurship Nole Gerfen—Ohio
Nole Gerfen of the Ridgemont FFA Chapter in Mt. Victory, Ohio, purchased his first gilt at the age of 9 and today owns 25 sows that farrow two and a half times each year, producing 11 pigs per litter. On … Continue reading
Swine Production—Placement, William Murdock Wynn—Georgia
William Murdock Wynn of the Colquitt County FFA Chapter in Norman Park, Ga., works on his family’s farrow-to-wean operation that has grown to 2,500 sows. He manages the breeding of the sows, cares for them during gestation and farrowing, and … Continue reading
Agriscience Research—Integrated Systems, Hunter Ethan Corbett—Georgia
Hunter Ethan Corbett of the Lowndes County FFA Chapter in Valdosta, Ga., has an SAE comprised of five research projects conducted over five years. He used the scientific method to solve environmental problems by proving a waste agricultural product known … Continue reading
Forage Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement Wade S. Reiter—Virginia
Wade S. Reiter of the Dinwiddie Senior FFA Chapter in Virginia works for his family farming operation. His jobs include assisting with cutting and baling hay, loading wagons, and stacking hay in the barn. He’s responsible for checking the hay … Continue reading