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Move Over, Athletes: FFA Members Sign Letters of Intent to Teach Ag
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/move-over-athletes-ffa-members-sign-letters-of-intent-to-teach-ag/
FFA members who are dedicating their lives to teaching agriculture receive some special recognition, with the help of the National Teach Ag Campaign and CHS.
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Kellie Einck is the 2017 American Star in Agricultural Placement
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/kellie-einck-is-the-2017-american-star-in-agricultural-placement/
This FFA member's fascination with engine mechanics helped fuel her desire to become an engineer.
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“20 Seconds” Workshop Teaches FFA Members How to Talk About Ag
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/20-seconds-workshop-teaches-ffa-members-how-to-talk-about-ag/
Twenty seconds of "insane courage" can lead to positive dialogues about ag.
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Ohio’s Chrysta Beck Named 2017 American Star in Agriscience
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/chrysta-beck-is-the-2017-american-star-in-agriscience/
INDIANAPOLIS – Since third grade, Chrysta Beck of Archbold, Ohio, has raised broilers and layers to sell meat and egg products to local customers. As she got older and joined FFA, she developed a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) that would look into the health of poultry. But what started as research to assist her with personal production goals soon developed into a project with a vastly larger scope. It focused on U.S. and global poultry production and welfare. Beck’s work began when she was in ninth grade and started looking closely into broiler production factors and exactly how the birds grew. She also learned how to determine meat quality. By her senior year, Beck was investigating alternative methods for replacing antibiotics. This research has earned her top honors as she has been named a 2017 American Star in Agriscience. “I was looking into the gut health of the chick,” Beck says. “I was looking into the microbiology of chickens and doing probiotic research.” In her lab trials, Beck has been testing different types of bacteria to determine [...]
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Joseph Arnold is the 2017 American Star Farmer
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/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 [...]
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Secretary DeVos Visits National FFA Convention & Expo
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/secretary-devos-visits-national-ffa-convention-expo/
The U.S. Secretary of Education spoke at the fourth general session of the convention and toured the expo.
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Help One Help Many: Keynote Speaker Mick Ebeling Delivers Inspiring Message
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/help-one-help-many-keynote-speaker-mick-ebeling-delivers-inspiring-message/
FFA members learned how to turn the impossible into the possible during fourth general session.
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U.S. Army Shares Ag-Related Career Options and Activities at FFA Expo
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/u-s-army-shares-ag-related-career-options-and-activities-at-ffa-expo/
FFA members explored Army careers related to food, technology and veterinary science.
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Opportunities for All Ages in FFA Alumni Association
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/opportunities-for-all-ages-in-ffa-alumni-association/
There are opportunities for members of all ages in the National FFA Alumni Association.
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Six Named as NAAE Outstanding Agricultural Education Teachers
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/six-named-as-naae-outstanding-agricultural-education-teachers-2/
NAAE award celebrates the most influential teachers in agricultural education.
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New Blue Jackets Continue FFA Gold Standards
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/new-blue-jackets-continue-ffa-gold-standards-2/
The impact of the FFA jacket lives on, and nearly 1,000 members received their own at convention this year.
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#SpeakAg for All of Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/speakag-for-all-of-agriculture/
The #SpeakAg workshop gave FFA members a chance to hear from two farmers about conventional and organic practices.
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Making a Motion for the First Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/making-a-motion-for-the-first-conduct-of-chapter-meetings-lde/
After a test run in 2016, the conduct of meetings leadership development event debuted this year at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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Make It Happen: Keynote Speaker Jon Petz Energizes FFA Members to Make an Impact
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/jon-petz-keynote-speech-ffa-convention/
Motivational speaker Jon Petz engaged FFA members in the seventh general session of the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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Band Drum Major Attends Convention, Despite Loss
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/band-drum-major-attends-convention-despite-loss/
FFA band drum major Clayton Thomas performs at convention, even after tragedy.
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2017-18 National FFA Officer Team Elected at 90th National FFA Convention & Expo
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/2017-18-national-ffa-officer-team-elected-at-90th-national-ffa-convention-expo/
The National FFA Delegates have selected the 2017-18 National FFA Officer Team.
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Highlights: More Than 67,000 Attend 90th National FFA Convention & Expo
https://www.ffa.org/90th-national-ffa-convention/highlights-more-than-67000-attend-2017-national-ffa-convention-expo/
More than 67,000 FFA members, supporters and guests attended the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo.
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We Need Your Help Locating These 2017 Unclaimed Scholarships
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/we-need-your-help-locating-these-2017-unclaimed-scholarships/
The 2018 application is now available, but we’re still trying to get in touch with a few FFA members and students who haven’t been able to claim their educational assistance from 2017.
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With FFA, the Future is Bright
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/with-ffa-the-future-is-bright/
"Communicating our industry’s story is increasingly vital," says Merck Animal Health's Scott Bormann.
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From the Editor: The Lifelong Impact of FFA
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/from-the-editor-the-lifelong-impact-of-ffa/
I always love hearing life stories about the times one random decision impacts a life for the better.
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The Calendar: Winter 2017-18
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/the-calendar-winter-2017-18/
Important FFA dates this winter.
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Grow Your Future With America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarships
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/grow-your-future-with-americas-farmers-grow-ag-leaders-scholarships/
The America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders scholarship, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, awards rural youth $1,500 scholarships.
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Talking Points: Animal Health
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/talking-points-animal-health/
Here are her suggestions for answering common animal-related questions.
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Off-Season Occasions
https://www.ffa.org/career-pathways/off-season-occasions-winter/
You might have equipment to service or crops to sell while you wait out winter, but consider using the downtime to try something new.
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The Last Q & A: 2016-17 National FFA Officers
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/national-ffa-officer-question-answer-interview-2016-17-winter/
One last interview with the 2016-17 National FFA Officer Team.
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