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In this episode, Tracy Sprout, 2025 National Runner-up Ms. Agriculture USA shares her inspiring life journey.Specific topics covered include:• Early youth experiences in Rising Sun, Maryland• Integration into the field of agriculture• Work with 4-H and County Fair• Her career path in the medical field• Assisting the family farm• Royalty path in Maryland • Award winning participation in the renown Miss AG USA Program• Future plansYou will want to catch this story!
In this episode, Leslee Oden, President and chief executive officer of the National Turkey Federation and Alex Davidson, Senior Director of Public affairs provide a highly engaging view of current happenings. Specific Topics covered include:Scope of the Turkey IndustryConsumption and preparation of TurkeysFederation ResourcesThe White House Turkey PardoningAnnual National Turkey Federation conferenceFederation membershipTurkey ExportsThis is an excellent primer which you will want to catch...!
Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter Officers Graden McCreary (Student Advisor), Katie Sargent (Secretary) and Madison Warrix (Reporter) share the Chapter’s activity at the National Convention & Expo including their exciting competition in Agra-Science as a top ten finalist, their other planned activities at the event, their personal plans and Chapter takeaways.
Jill Hampshire, Director of Undergraduate Admission the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences shares a highly informative, capsulized overview of the College’s outstanding AG Program and opportunities for FFA members as they explore higher education.
Seth Derner, Co-Founder and Senior Consultant of Vievayic shares his personal FFA involvement and his career path including teaching, serving on the National FFA staff and finally co-founding “Vievayic. An extensive description of their training process is provided and a 10 Year virtual learning labs process with FFA members is shared.
Neil Bentley, Vice President of Marketing Strategies Agricultural Solutions for BASF NA provides a highly informative capsulized overview of BASF NA and discusses relevant career pathway opportunities for FFA members.
In his episode, Brandon Larimore, Executive Vice President of United Rendering Operations of Darling Ingredients provides a capsulized overview of Darling Ingredients and their extensive partnership with FFA including their outstanding “Blue Jacket Program.
Amy Grantz, Head FFA Advisor of the Dewitt Iowa FFA Chapter and Officers Taylor Houser (Treasurer). Carlee Garrity (Secretary and Luca Burken (Sentinel)describe their Convention plans and goals. In addition, they share some of their fall Chapter activities including Soil Sampling competitions, fruit sale, and more.
Patrick O’Steen, Director K-12 Partnerships and Community Engagement of Microsoft Elevate provides a highly engaging description of Microsoft’s work in Precision Ag Technology and their tie-in with FFA in with the outstanding Farm Beats Program.
Ceyla Glowacki, FFA Manager of Advocacy, Literacy and Ag Based Experiences, Program and Events Division provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the FFA SpeakAG Pioneers Program, in addition, she describes oversight engagement at the Convention.
Aric Jackson, renown International Trainer and Motivational speaker shares the outstanding highlights of his career path and major message points to the FFA Members at the Opening Ceremonies of the Convention.
Carl Aakre, Director, provides a dynamic overview of his career path and the start-up of Case4 Learning, the exciting curriculum levels at Middle and High School. Also shared are key components of teacher training.
Elizabeth Sendelweck, FFA Director of the National Days of Community Service describes the highly impactful 30 plus service projects that 2500 FFA members performed around the Indianapolis area during the Convention.
Brett Evans, FFA Program Specialist, Program and Awards Division gives a highly informative overview of the various categories of FFA awards including member Proficiency awards as well as Chapter Gold Stars, Agriscience, Supervised Ag Experience and more...
In this episode, Tyler Ash, Home Garden Sales Representation with Bayer Crop Science shares the company’s exciting Seminole Seed Promotion with FFA.
In this episode, Allie Tucek, FFA Director of Aluni & Supporters provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the of the special Alumni & Supporters sessions and appreciation events at the Convention & Expo. In addition, she shares invaluable info on the year-round work to support Alumni & Supporters, and the important efforts of these groups assisting local chapters.
In this episode, Logan Everett, FFA Program Specialist provides and in-depth overview of FFA grants and scholarships for individuals and chapters.
In this episode, Eric Duarte, Director of Global Talent Development at ELANCO provides an informative capsulized overview of his global organization with an emphasis on the outstanding partnership with FFA including this year's career convention storied at the convention.
In this episode Ashli Weinrich Program Specialist shares an informative overview of the recent Next Gen Conference held in Fargo, North Dakota.She also talks about the member talent showcase at the convention.
In this episode, Kristi Myer Communications manager provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the 98th National FFA convention and expo taking place in Indianapolis.




