Episodes
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
Ohio FFA Chapter Helps with Landscaping at Arlington National Cemetery
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
Jim Scott, FFA advisor at the Knox County Career Center in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, relates how his students participated in a day of Renewal and Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Along with other members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals, they volunteered to assist with irrigation, pruning, fertilization and other tasks on the cemetery’s historic grounds.
This segment aired on the November 12, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Meet Victoria Harris, 2016-17 National FFA Secretary
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Correspondent Bryce Doeschot introduces us to 2016-17 National FFA Secretary Victoria Harris from Florida. Victoria says she thought she wouldn’t fit in when she joined FFA in the 10th grade because she did not have an agricultural background, but she learned that there is a place for everyone in FFA.
This segment aired on the November 5, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Meet Valerie Earley, 2016-17 National FFA Vice President−Central Region
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Minnesotan Valerie Earley talks with correspondent Lauren Schwab just moments after Valerie was named the 2016-17 National FFA Vice President−Central Region. Valerie explains how her FFA experiences have helped her grow and what she looks forward to in her new role as a National FFA Officer.
This segment aired on the November 5, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Ellen Doese, NAAE Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher from Iowa
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Correspondent Lauren Schwab introduces us to Ellen Doese, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Wapsie Valley High School in Fairbank, Iowa. Ellen was named the NAAE Region III Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher at the 2016 National FFA Convention & Expo.
This segment aired on the November 5, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Outstanding Middle School FFA Chapter from Georgia
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Erin Temple and Emma Ollis, chapter officers at the Madison County Middle School FFA Chapter in Comer, Ga., talk with correspondent Bryce Doeschot. Erin and Emma accepted the chapter’s Outstanding Middle School FFA Chapter award at the 2016 National FFA Convention & Expo.
This segment aired on the November 5, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Conversation with FFA Advisor Matt McIntire from Missouri
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Matt McIntire, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Archie High School in Missouri, explains why he and his students planted 1,500 milkweed plants last spring. He also describes the chapter’s Food For America activities and their involvement with MOASK (Missouri Agricultural Skills and Knowledge).,/p>
This segment aired on the November 5, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
CONVENTION RECAP: Meet David Townsend, 2016-17 National FFA President
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
On the last day of the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo, David Townsend was named the 2016-17 National FFA President – the first person from Delaware ever to hold that office. Correspondent Thomas Shaw asks David what inspired him to run for national office and what he hopes to accomplish during his year of service.
This segment aired on the October 29, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
FFA in Puerto Rico − Going Strong Since 1932
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Correspondent Thomas Shaw introduces us to Lauce Colón Pérez, a former state FFA officer in Puerto Rico. Lauce describes some unique opportunities available to FFA members in Puerto Rico, such as coffee and sugar cane production, and he talks about a new career and technical school that recently opened in Puerto Rico.
This segment aired on the October 29, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
CONVENTION RECAP: A Challenge from Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack challenged attendees at the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo to tell the ag story and to advance the cause of agriculture through diversity.
This segment aired on the October 29, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Orion Samuelson, host of the RFD-TV broadcast of the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo, talks with RFD-TV founder Patrick Gottsch and National FFA CEO Mark Poeschl.
This segment aired on the October 29, 2016 “FFA Today” show on Rural Radio SiriusXM Channel 147.