PROCEEDINGS

More documents

Recommendations

Info

s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 1 8 Agricultural Proficiency Winners continued as a toddler, the Texas native knew that she wanted to be involved in ranching. Glascock works at Timber Creek Cattle Company, a registered Red Angus cow-calf operation. The Pilot Point FFA member’s responsibilities on the ranch include health management, breeding, evaluating pedigrees and vaccinating. Some day, Glascock hopes to be a college professor of agriculture, while still assisting her family with their cattle operation. Celebrating in her successes are her parents and FFA advisors, Randy and Tammy Glascock. dAiry ProducTion – EnTrEPrEnEursHiP Sponsored by DeLaval, Inc., and New Holland as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Driven by a desire to make his father proud of him, Tyler Schafer from Oklahoma began showing dairy heifers at the age of 9. He was instantly hooked on the competitive atmosphere of the show ring and year after year could not wait to exhibit his animals at the fair. When he began his supervised agricultural experience program, the Lomega FFA member was already knowledgeable in the dairy industry. With the motivation of winning top awards, Schafer breeds for superior genetics and high milk production, making his heifers very marketable to consumers in the industry. In 2007, he sold animals to producers in New Mexico, Oklahoma, California and Wisconsin. dAiry ProducTion – PlAcEmEnT Sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Being a part of a family tradition motivated Megan Rice from Nebraska to make dairy production her supervised agricultural experience program. The Nebraska resident prepares semen, tests milk, breeds cows and keeps accurate records in her position at Prairieland Dairy. In addition, the Norris FFA member organizes and operates a 10-acre corn maze every fall. She also plans Dairy Fun Day, an event that attracts more than 2,500 visitors to the farm to learn about the dairy industry. Rice is supported by her parents, Daniel and Brenda, and her FFA advisors, Doug Malone and Kristyn Harms. diVErsiFiEd AGricul- TurAl ProducTion – EnTrEPrEnEursHiP/ PlAcEmEnT Sponsored by Delta Consolidated-a Danaher Company and the National FFA Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation According to Brian Hills’ mother, he was born to farm! As a little boy she would often find him in the garden or following his dad around. By the time the Tri-Point FFA member got to junior high, he was operating heavy machinery around the farm, showing and caring for livestock and managing crop production. Currently, Hills who is from Illinois, rents 320 acres of cash crops, a huge undertaking that he finds gratifying. With plans to major in agriculture production, the Illinois resident knows that farming will always play a major role in his life and will provide for his family. diVErsiFiEd croP ProducTion – EnTrEPrEnEursHiP Sponsored by CHS Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Jordan Krueger from South Dakota began his work experience in grade school by picking rocks and sticks out of the field that his father was planting. When he enrolled in agriscience class in eighth grade, the South Dakota FFA member was ready to begin his own diversified operation. Krueger traditionally sells his crops to the local grain elevator, but also cuts some of his corn for silage that he feeds to his cattle. The McCook Central FFA member hopes to continue farming with his father and grandfather on their fourth generation farm after he completes his degree in agriculture production management and business. diVErsiFiEd croP ProducTion – PlAcEmEnT Sponsored by National Crop Insurance Services and National FFA Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation At the age of 12, Zachary Reinstein from California was given work to do around his family’s diversified crop farm.
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 1 9 Agricultural Proficiency Winners continued Now, the California FFA member is a valuable employee of the farm, working in every aspect of the operation and supervising other employees. On Reinstein’s placement, Thomsen Farms, they grow alfalfa, wheat, lima beans, tomatoes and almonds. Each year that Reinstein has been employed, he has taken on more responsibilities and learned more skills that will aid him as he continues to be involved in the production of Thomsen Farms. He hopes to become an agricultural teacher and FFA advisor following college. diVErsiFiEd HorTiculTurE – EnTrEPrEnEursHiP/ PlAcEmEnT Sponsored by Briggs and Stratton Corporation and Nationwide Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Driven by her ambition to participate in the Floriculture Career Development Event, Paige Allen of Minnesota has learned how to identify flowers and plants, as well as floral design principles. Hired as a designer at Thymeless Flowers more than four years ago, the Saint Charles FFA member hopes to work in the wholesale floral industry, planning wedding shows and working in marketing. She also desires to visit countries such as Brazil and Columbia where cut flower production is done. diVErsiFiEd liVEsTocK ProducTion – EnTrEPrEnEursHiP Sponsored by Tarter and Tractor Supply Company as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Unable to decide on what species he liked the most, Troy Sloan from Missouri decided to build his supervised agricultural experience program around four areas: goats, cattle, swine and sheep. The Missouri FFA member raises and sells more than 300 show hogs every year to exhibitors in more then 17 states. In addition to raising top show pigs, Sloan also raises beef cattle, club lambs and goats that he shows, annually winning top honors at many state and national shows. Fulfilling his passion for livestock, he plans to participate on the livestock judging team in college and continue being a successful breeder in the swine industry. diVErsiFiEd liVEsTocK ProducTion – PlAcEmEnT Sponsored by Behlen Manufacturing Company and the National FFA Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Taking every opportunity given to her to work with animals, Kalin Jenkins from Oklahoma takes an active role in her family’s diversified livestock farm. The first goal she wanted to accomplish was learning about diseases and determining which ones reaped the most havoc on a livestock operation. The Stillwater FFA member was also interested in learning about the selection of quality breeding animals. Accomplishing both of these goals, Jenkins has gained the confidence needed to pursue a career in agricultural relations. EmErGinG AGriculTurAl TEcHnoloGy – EnTrEPrEnEursHiP/ PlAcEmEnT Sponsored by National FFA Foundation as a special project of the National FFA Foundation Already having the knowledge of growing successful hydroponic tomatoes, Ridgemont FFA member Wesley VanScoy of Ohio decided to test his skills by growing hydroponic cucumbers. The result is a smaller, flavorful cucumber that
Page 1: P r o c e e d i n g s
Page 4 and 5: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 2 Ag-
Page 6 and 7: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 4 Agr
Page 8 and 9: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 6 Agr
Page 10 and 11: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 8 Nor
Page 12 and 13: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 1 0 S
Page 14 and 15: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 1 2 C
Page 18 and 19: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 1 6 A
Page 28 and 29: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 2 6 S
Page 30 and 31: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 2 8 Z
Page 32 and 33: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. Retir
Page 34 and 35: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 3 2 B
Page 36 and 37: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 3 4 T
Page 40 and 41: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 3 8 B
Page 42 and 43: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 4 0 K
Page 46 and 47: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 4 4 M
Page 64 and 65: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 6 2 H
Page 68 and 69: s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 6 6 V
Page 70 and 71:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 6 8 H
Page 72 and 73:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 7 0 D
Page 74 and 75:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 7 2 i
Page 76 and 77:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 74 is
Page 78 and 79:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 7 6 N
Page 80 and 81:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 7 8 D
Page 82 and 83:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 8 0
Page 84:
s t e p u p . s ta n d o u t. 8 2
show all

PROCEEDINGS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?