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Forage Production Proficiency – Cade Stafford
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/forage-production-proficiency-cade-stafford/
Cade Stafford started his Supervised Agricultural Experience managing the farm’s hay crop under the supervision of his advisor. Stafford then began farming forage crops on his own in 2021 to produce high-quality, nutritious forage for livestock that is produced cost-effectively. In 2023, Stafford farmed 278 acres and sold 6,800 bales of hay. Stafford is a member of the Sutter FFA Chapter in California and his FFA advisors are Jake Wheeler, Kate Wilson, and Amanda Dowden. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Proficiency – Noah Thomas Wiley
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/fiber-and-or-oil-crop-production-proficiency-noah-thomas-wiley/
Noah Thomas Wiley works on a farm consisting of 2,000 acres of highly productive crop ground that grows early soybeans as well as double-crop soybeans. Mowing, bean scouting, combine operation and maintenance, grain cart operation, and planting are just some of the duties Wiley performs. Wiley is a member the of the Labette County FFA Chapter in Kansas, and his FFA advisors are Rocky Becker, Dustin Wiley, and Kyle Zwahlen. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Diversified Horticulture Proficiency – Ava S. Bullard
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/diversified-horticulture-proficiency-ava-s-bullard/
Ava S. Bullard began her Supervised Agricultural Experience by growing 10 types of flowers in beds around her family’s home and making bouquets. In three years, Bullard’s cut flower operation and sales had grown to cover more than 32,000 square feet and 20 kinds of flowers. To build a greenhouse for her business, Bullard exchanged labor on her family’s livestock farm for lumber. Bullard is a member of the Ashland FFA Chapter in Missouri, and her FFA advisors are Jeff Suthoff and Rebekah Hammett.
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Diversified Crop Production Placement – Drevin Cory Wilkerson
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/diversified-crop-production-placement-drevin-cory-wilkerson/
Drevin Cory Wilkerson works for a diversified specialty and row crop operation that consists of 400 acres of peanuts, 300 acres of cotton, and 310 acres of produce. Wilkerson is also employed at a 625-acre carrot production operation. Wilkerson is a member of the Cook High FFA Chapter in Georgia and his FFA advisors are Brandon White, Ren Hester and Justin Watson. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship – Ryder Klaassen
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/diversified-crop-production-entrepreneurship-ryder-klaassen/
Ryder Klaassen rents three farms and grows wheat, black-eyed peas, mung beans, and cotton in rotation. He has negotiated and held several contracts in domestic and global markets. Klaassen is a member of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter in Oklahoma, and his FFA advisor is Chris Klaassen. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Agriscience Research Plant Systems Proficiency – Alethea Dunn
https://www.ffa.org/convention-audio/agriscience-research-plant-systems-proficiency-alethea-dunn/
Alethea Dunn completed three research projects. Her projects have focused on increasing sustainability in the agricultural industry through hydroponic systems. Dunn has used her findings to educate her fellow students and other external FFA members outside of the chapter about sustainable and progressive agriculture practices. Dunn is a member of the Stewarts Creek FFA Chapter in Tennessee and her FFA advisors are Lindsey Nicholas and Mandy King. Listen to the audio from the interview (Download).
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Cambridge FFA of Illinois Named 2024 Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders
https://www.ffa.org/press-releases/cambridge-ffa-of-illinois-named-2024-premier-chapter-growing-leaders/
Cambridge FFA of Illinois was named the 2024 Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders during the fourth general session of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis.
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Influencers Inspire Young Leaders to Stay Involved in Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/influencers-inspire-young-leaders-involved-agriculture/
Social media creators share their takeaways from interacting with this year’s national convention attendees.
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Student Engagement and Travel Assistance Grants Remove Barriers
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/student-engagement-and-travel-assistance-grants-remove-barriers/
The generous support of FFA corporate partners makes attendance at national convention a reality.
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Celebrations and Service: The FFA Way
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/celebrations-service-ffa-way/
During national convention, thousands of FFA members are paying it forward through participating in service projects.
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