Tag Archives: FFA
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
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
To Live Fruitfully is to Serve: Cedar Bluff FFA Members Share Their Service Experiences
Service is an essential part of every FFA member’s experience in the organization. The Cedar Bluff FFA Chapter from Alabama showcased their service projects at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. “We are teaching our members that “to live … Continue reading
Kyelynn Coombe Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Beef Production – Entrepreneurship
Kyelynn Coombe of the Joliet FFA Chapter in Montana started her project in 2006 when her parents gave her one polled Hereford cow. Since then, she has increased her herd to include 131 females and three bulls. She has 38 … Continue reading
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
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
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
FFA’s National Days of Service Allow Students to Learn the Value of Community Service
The National FFA Organization’s National Days of Service allows students both in Indianapolis at National FFA Convention & Expo as well as across the nation to participate in service projects. Engaging in service teaches young people the value of community … 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
75 Years of Support: Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience celebrates 75 years of supporting the National FFA Organization by attending the National FFA Convention and Expo. Part of Corteva’s mission is to ensure progress for generations to come. Academic Relations Manager Ronda Hamm, Ph.D. and Global Community … Continue reading