Meet Conner Watts 2018 Star in Agribusiness Finalist
What started as a side hustle to pay for gas turned into a full-fledged landscaping business for Conner Watts of the Slaton FFA Chapter in Slaton, Texas.
Meet Brady Womack 2018 Star in Agribusiness Finalist
If you visit a livestock show in Oklahoma, chances are you'll see Brady Womack's B-5 Enterprises Show Supplies trailer.
Meet Aaron Deunk 2018 Star in Agribusiness Finalist
Through his agribusiness supervised agricultural experience (SAE), Aaron Deunk of the Norris FFA Chapter said he is getting closer to his dream of being a farmer.
Meet Landon Herring 2018 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
For Landon Herring of the Lowndes County FFA Chapter in Georgia, when you're happy with your job, it's hard to think about doing anything else.
Meet Gracie Danner 2018 American Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
Agriculture is a way of life for Gracie Danner of the West Liberty FFA Chapter in Iowa.
Meet Jarret Moser – 2018 Star in Agricultural Placement Finalist
Communication has been a key element of Jarret Moser’s success in his placement supervised agricultural experience (SAE).
Know Before You Go: National FFA Convention & Expo
Follow these important tips to ensure a great convention experience.
National FFA Names 2018 American Star Award Finalists
National FFA selected 16 students from throughout the United States as finalists for its 2018 top achievement awards.
SAE Advice from American Star Award Winners
Expert advice on creating and maintaining your SAE.
Joseph Arnold is the 2017 American Star Farmer
INDIANAPOLIS – Growing up on the family farm, Joseph Arnold of Holloway, Minn., knew early on that he wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. When Arnold joined FFA and began learning even more about the industry through classes, he realized working on the farm would be perfect for his supervised agricultural experience (SAE). In the process, Arnold discovered he needed to diversify his crops to sustain his operation. As part of his process, he invested in shares of stock in the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative. He then researched the possibility of growing additional varieties of beans and other produce. As a result, today his operation yields corn, soybeans, navy beans, kidney beans and sugar beets. For the past four years, Arnold has farmed and controlled every aspect of the production and marketing of his crops. He also strives to learn new ways to improve his operation. This persistence and drive have earned him the honor of being named a 2017 finalist for American Star Farmer. “In high school I learned a bit about the business [...]
