92nd Convention News

For many FFA members, their supervised agricultural experience (SAE) begins in freshman or sophomore year of high school.

Meet Laura Stobb 2018 Star Farmer Finalist

In her youth, Laura Stobb grew up around cattle—her grandparents’ herd, specifically.

Meet Dylan Finken 2018 Star Farmer Finalist

When Dylan Finken set out to start his FFA supervised agricultural experience (SAE), he started working with what he had available: haying equipment on his father’s farm.

Meet Katherine Fazzino 2018 Star in Agriscience Finalist

When Katherine Fazzino’s father and grandfather needed an organic fertilizer that increased crop yields but would not damage the soil, Katherine came to the rescue.

Meet Adrienne Blakey 2018 Star in Agriscience Finalist

As a student intrigued by science—her favorite school subject—Adrienne Blakey found an interest in plant genetics as a student in the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Stillwater, Okla.

Meet Katheryn Vacula 2018 Star in Agriscience Finalist

Coming from a strong high school agricultural education program, Katy Vacula of the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Walworth, Wis., has been involved in an array of research projects.

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 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.