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Drew George: Flock to Fame
As the president of the Niles FFA Chapter, Drew George's journey from sheep enthusiast to a finalist for the Michigan FFA Star in Production Award is nothing short of extraordinary. Drew's love affair with sheep [...]
Adyson Naebeck: Family Farm to Star Finalists
In Ann Arbor, a place typically lauded more for its foodie scene than food production, resides a remarkable young woman named Adyson Naebeck, a shining star in the Saline FFA chapter and a sixth-generation farmer. [...]
Abby Thelen: TSC Chickens to First Generation Farmer
Abby Thelen, a spirited 17-year-old from the Ovid-Elsie FFA Chapter, is not your average teenager. Her journey from convincing her parents to get her chickens from TSC to becoming a finalist for the Michigan FFA [...]
Larkin Scharenbroch: From Shy Sophomore to Environmental Scientist
In the quaint town of Ravenna, not too far from the shores of Lake Michigan, there's a senior at Ravenna High School whose passion for environmental stewardship knows no bounds. Meet Larkin Scharenbroch, a model [...]
Alexis Ewing: Agriscience Research for the Future
In the heart of Michigan, amidst fields of row crops, a 17-year-old scientist named Alexis Ewing is not merely cultivating crops—she's cultivating a future. Alexis, a high school senior at Jonesville High School, has spent [...]
Blake Herremans: Fruits of His Labor
Amidst the sprawling fields and orchards of Oceana County there's a young man whose dedication and hard work shine brighter than the morning sun over the cherry trees. His name? Blake Herremans. At just 17 [...]
Jordan Schave: Soybeans, Swine and Elbow Grease
Amongst the sprawling fields of Huron County, there's a rising star whose passion for agriculture burns as fervently as the heat of a summer day. Meet Jordan Schave, a dedicated member of the North Huron [...]
Wade Messing: Commitment to Customer Service
Amidst the Thumb’s powerhouse agricultural industry, Wade Messing, a 17-year-old leader from the Ubly FFA Chapter, stands as a beacon of hard work and dedication. The hours and dedication he’s invested in growing his career [...]
Josh Fruchey: Tree Cutting, Brush Clearing and the Whole Nine Yards-work
In the quiet town of Blissfield, there's a young man who's not afraid to get his hands dirty – both figuratively and literally. Meet Josh Fruchey, an 18-year-old dynamo who's making waves in the world [...]
Makaila Cantrell: From Spark to Multi-State Soap Empire
In the heart of Ubly, surrounded by fields and the friendly bleats of goats, you'll find Makaila Cantrell, a 17-year-old with a knack for turning dreams into reality. She's not your average high schooler – [...]
Jonathon Hoard: Bare Bones Business Skills
In the rich farm country of Tuscola County, there's a young man who's as comfortable power washing deer skulls as he is with reading textbooks. Meet Jonathon Hoard, a 17-year-old outdoors enthusiast and entrepreneur extraordinaire [...]
Michigan FFA Foundation announces new Executive Director
Lansing, MI – The Michigan FFA Foundation (Foundation) recently underwent a transitional refresh, establishing itself as a legal entity in the state of Michigan and earning 501(c)3 status with the IRS. Under the new establishment, the Foundation [...]