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Barett Yoho: Building a Strong Foundation Through Diverse Placement Experiences
At just 17 years old, Barett Yoho of the Owosso FFA Chapter has already developed a clear vision for his future in agriculture, supported by a strong work ethic and a wide range of hands-on [...]
Addison Dahms: From Show Cattle to Large Animal Veterinarian
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern Addison Dahms is a 17-year-old student from the Ionia County Career Center whose passion for livestock production is rooted in hard work, perseverance and a lifelong love for [...]
Carter VanAkin: From the Field to the Future
Carter VanAkin is an 18-year-old student from the Branch Area Career Center whose dedication to crop production and livestock has grown into a thriving agricultural experience. As a finalist for the Michigan FFA Star in [...]
Kenzie Everett: Turning Passion for Livestock Care into an Innovative Agribusiness
Kenzie Everett, an 18-year-old student from the Ionia County Career Center, has built an impressive and meaningful Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) rooted in animal care, entrepreneurship and innovation. As a Michigan FFA Star Finalist in [...]
Wesley Rogers: Turning Skill, Initiative and Opportunity into Agribusiness Success
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern Screenshot Wesley Rogers, a member of the Mason FFA Chapter, has built a diverse and impressive Supervised Agricultural Experience that reflects both his entrepreneurial mindset and [...]
Mariam Shupe: From Passion to Production
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern Mariam Shupe is a 17-year-old student from the Laker FFA Chapter whose dedication to beef production has grown into a thriving agricultural operation. As a finalist for the [...]
Dylan Bailey: Turning Hands-On Experience into a Future in Engineering
Dylan Bailey, an 18-year-old member of the Montague FFA Chapter, has developed a strong foundation in professionalism, communication and responsibility through his Supervised Agricultural Experience in agricultural sales. As a Michigan FFA Star Finalist in [...]
Nathan Radomski: Building Confidence and Community Through Agribusiness
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern Nathan Radomski, of the Laker FFA Chapter, is a Michigan FFA Star Finalist in Agribusiness whose story is rooted in perseverance, personal growth and the courage to try [...]
Ryder Cornett: Discovering Agriculture, Building Skills and Shaping the Future of Agriscience
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern Ryder Cornett, of the Jonesville FFA Chapter, is a Michigan FFA Star Finalist in Agriscience whose journey into agriculture began without a farming background, but quickly grew into [...]
Ag Teacher Spotlight: Shaping Leaders at Cass City
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern For the past six years, the agricultural educator and FFA advisor at Cass City, Heather Middleton, has dedicated her career to becoming the teacher she once needed growing [...]
Durand FFA Brings Holiday Cheer Through Their Annual Community Service Event
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern Each December, the Durand FFA Chapter brings a special kind of holiday magic to their community through their annual Pancakes with Santa event. While the activity has grown [...]
Michigan FFA Broiler Contest Recap
By Sophia Barnum, Michigan FFA Foundation Intern The 2025 Michigan FFA Broiler Contest brought together chapters from across the state for one of the Michigan FFA’s most hands-on and fast-paced production events. Over the course [...]