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National FFA Announces Agriscience Fair Winners in Animal Systems and Food Products and Processing
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/national-ffa-announces-agriscience-fair-winners-in-animal-systems-and-food-products-and-processing/
The National FFA Organization has announced the 2024 National FFA Agriscience Fair winners for Animal Systems and Food Products and Processing.
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Proficiency Award Winners Named During National FFA Convention & Expo
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/proficiency-award-winners-named-during-national-ffa-convention-expo-2/
Ten winners of the 2024 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the third session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo on Thursday, Oct. 24, which is being held in Indianapolis.
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Agriscience Research Animal Systems Proficiency – Alyx Johnson
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/agriscience-research-animal-systems-proficiency-alyx-johnson/
Alyx Johnson studies a variety of conditions, and possible treatments and prevention methods to improve swine health. By doing research in areas that affect herd health, Johnson has built a knowledge base she can use to guide future health-related decisions within her own herd. Johnson is a member of the Woodland FFA Chapter in Alabama and her FFA advisor is Brad Johnson. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Equine Science Placement – Lucy Barney
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/equine-science-placement-lucy-barney/
Lucy Barney is a fifth-generation horse breeder who is employed by two separate draft horse operations. Barney’s responsibilities include feeding, regular strength training, grooming, horse selection, and marketing. Additionally, Barney trains horses for and competes in draft horse shows. Barney is a member of the Rigby FFA Chapter in Idaho and her FFA advisors are Lex Godfrey, Robert Hale, Casey Sanders and Courtney Knickrehm. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Agricultural Processing Entrepreneurship/Placement Proficiency – Connor Paulk
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/agricultural-processing-entrepreneurship-placement-proficiency-connor-paulk/
Connor Paulk established his business, Paulk’s Produce, in 2020. Paulk offers customers processing and packaging of southern peas, butterbeans, tomatoes, and green beans. To successfully grow his company, Paulk created and implemented a marketing plan, utilized a recordkeeping system to project needs, purchased equipment to increase production, and hired and trained employees. Paulk is a member of the Irwin County FFA Chapter in Georgia and his FFA advisors are Chris Paulk, Wesley Paulk and Shayla Johnson. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Equine Science Entrepreneurship – Taylor Barraclough
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/equine-science-entrepreneurship-taylor-barraclough/
Taylor Barraclough established her business, Violet Sales, to breed, raise, and sell horses. She has grown operations from basic care into strategic breeding, investment, marketing and sales. Barraclough is a member of the Schuylerville FFA Chapter in New York, and her FFA advisor is Mary-Elizabeth Foote. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Diversified Livestock Production Entrepreneurship/Placement – Hayden Hubbard
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/diversified-livestock-production-entrepreneurship-placement-hayden-hubbard/
Hayden Hubbard operates an operation with show pigs, show cattle and market steers. He has also diversified his production to include processed meat for consumers. Hubbard has gained an increased understanding of genetics, pedigrees, and performance data for livestock. He is a member of the Burns FFA Chapter in Wyoming, and his FFA advisor is William Luna. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Diversified Agricultural Production Entrepreneurship/Placement – Kaleb James Ellis
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/diversified-agricultural-production-entrepreneurship-placement-kaleb-james-ellis/
Kaleb James Ellis has multiple Supervised Agricultural Experiences including working on the family’s farm which operates with 500 row crop acres, 200 head of beef cattle and 200,000 broiler chickens. Ellis also raises and sells hogs as an entrepreneurship project, farms his own row crops, and works for an additional diversified farm. Ellis is a member of the Cochrane Fountain City FFA Chapter in Wisconsin and FFA advisors are Christine Jumbeck and Deanna Wiersgalla. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Dairy Production Placement – Troy Homan
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/dairy-production-placement-troy-homan/
Troy Homan works at his family’s dairy farm, which consists of 320 Holstein cows and 300 heifers. Homan has helped with the planning and construction of new projects to help improve the operation. Homan also conducts the operation’s herd health program by preventing and treating illnesses. Homan is a member of the New Bremen FFA Chapter in Ohio and his FFA advisor is Maria Homan. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Dairy Production Entrepreneurship – Cade Claycomb
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/dairy-production-entrepreneurship-cade-claycomb/
Cade Claycomb runs his dairy production business where he has a 42-head herd on 36 acres. With a focus on improved herd genetics in his operation, Claycomb markets around 9,400 pounds of milk each week. Claycomb is a member of the Trenton FFA Chapter in Missouri and his FFA advisors are Kabel Oaks and Sadie Roy. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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