When Matt Moen was growing up, he was responsible for mowing his parents’ 2-acre lawn and taking care of all the trees and shrubs. Even though it was hard work, the Harrisburg South Dakota FFA member loved being outdoors and was fascinated by the ways in which different plants grew and changed colors with the seasons. 
Landscape Management– Entrepreneurship/Placement
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Fiber and/or Oil Crop Prod.- Entrepreneurship/Placement
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Jeremy Brabec of Nebraska has always been involved in agriculture. The Schuyler FFA member manages his own crop, rotaing between corn and soybeans. This has allowed him the opportunity to make his own decisions and learn about crop production. 
Food Science/Technology– Entrepreneurship/Placement
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Chicago Ag Science FFA member Naomi Harper, is not afraid of hard work. As a freshman she was accepted into the University of Illinois’ Research Apprentice Program, where she worked first-hand with seed company Pioneer, studying genetic engineering and Bt corn development. 
Diversified Crop Production – Entrepreneurship
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Tyler Loschen has always loved farming. In fact, the Illinois resident would look forward to each Christmas with anticipation as he knew he’d have new components for his toy farm set. Now, agriculture isn’t just a toy farm set for the Tri Point FFA member , it’s reality. 
Ag Mechanics Repair/Maintenance- Placement
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Brian Haas of Macoutah, Illinois, has always been interested in mechanic work. In fact, the Mascoutah FFA chapter member began his mechanic work on his stock cars and tractors. 
Ag Communications – Entrepreneurship/Placement
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Caroline Bremer, a member of the Vienna FFA Chapter in Illinois has always had a passion for agriculture. It is this passion that has fueled her desire to inform the public and the importance of agriculture and the National FFA Organization. 
A conversation with Forrest Lucas
October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Walking through the Career Fair at the National FFA Convention Dave Russell had an opportunity to visit with Forrest Lucas. You may have heard of his company, Lucas Oil. In fact, walking around downtown Indianapolis you may have seen “Lucas Oil Stadium,” so yeah, that Forrest Lucas. We talked about his involvement in the FFA, advice to young people and his love of cattle. 
Meeting a Farmer at the Nat’l FFA Convention
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Brownfield’s Dave Russell actually interviewed a ’real’ Farmer at the National FFA Convention. Micki Farmer, a member of the Halfway FFA Chapter in Missouri is attending her first National FFA Convention. 
Campbell Soup and National FFA
October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Between now and January you have an opportunity to vote on your favorite barn to be restored as part of the Campbell Soup Company’s “Help Grow Your Soup” campaign. There are 10 barns from which to choose, at the end of the voting period, 5 of the barns will be restored. Oh, and did I mention that for every vote cast, Campbell Soup Co. will donate $1.00 to the National FFA, up to $250,000. Yeah, so what’s stopping you? 
Wednesday a busy day for the delegates
October 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Delegates to the National FFA Convention were busy on Wednesday completing work on the six Delegate Issues Committees. Late Tuesday the groups developed their respective recommendations to be made to the Convention later this week. On Wednesday morning, those recommendations were opened to comments from members and advisors, those comments were then taken into consideration as the committees formulated their final proposal. Wisconsin State FFA Reporter Caitlin Roberts says the process was really interesting as it demonstrated how the National Organization is run by the members, “The decisions are made by the delegates and they are thinking about the members back in their home state and what is in their best interest.”
Wednesday also featured two of the three Opening Sessions, the opening of the FFA Career Fair and a parade featuring the National FFA Band and the Association flag bearers marching from the Indianapolis Convention Center to Conseco Field House.
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