Luke Jennings of the Felicity-Franklin FFA Chapter was elected 2023-2024 Ohio FFA State President at the 95th Ohio FFA State Convention.
Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Allison Kinney spoke with Luke backstage after he was named president in front of nearly 10,000 FFA members and guests.… Continue reading
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President – Luke Jennings, Felicity-Franklin
Vice President – Delaney Moore, Bloom-Carroll
Sentinel – Katelyn Kinsella, Botkins
Reporter – Kaydence Morris, Talawanda-Butler Tech
Treasurer – Emma Wells, Crestview Convoy
Secretary – Jaden Smith, Liberty Union
Vice Presidents: Anna Moeller, Talawanda-Butler Tech; Ava Evers, Marion Local; Chloee Howard, Black River; Lauren Thornhill, Anna; Haylee Acquah, Global Impact… Continue reading
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2022-2023 Ohio FFA State President Aubrey Schwartz talks with Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Aubree Topp ahead of the final session at the 95th Ohio FFA Convention, wrapping up her year leading the organization. The two discuss favorite memories, lessons learned, and the topic of her retiring address.
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The fourth session of the 95th Ohio FFA Convention highlighted winners of various Career Development Events (CDE).
Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Allison Kinney had a conversation with the top team and individual in the Farm and AgriBusiness Management CDE.
Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Aubree Topp caught up with Josie Jennings, a sophomore who won the Advanced Prepared Public Speaking CDE.
The fourth session of the 95th Ohio FFA Convention featured National FFA Western Region Vice President Ryan Williamson. Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Cortney Copeland talks with him about his experience across the country, his message to FFA members, and advice for the future.
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Ahead of the fourth session on Friday morning, Ohio Ag Net Student Reporters Allison Kinney, Wyatt Morrow, Cortney Copeland, and Aubree Topp recap the many happenings from day one of the 2023 Ohio FFA State Convention, and look ahead to day two.
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The coveted Stars Over Ohio award winners were named at the third session of the 95th Ohio FFA State Convention.
Star in Ag Placement – Luke Winner, Versailles FFA
Star in Agribusiness – Alexis Crone, Cardington FFA
Star in Agriscience – Audrey Pinger, Felicity-Franklin FFA
Star Farmer – Allison Michaels, Bellevue FFA
In the audio interview above, Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Cortney Copeland talks with Star Farmer Allison Michaels about her Supervised Agricultural Experience and the work that went into the award.… Continue reading
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Cardington FFA was named the top chapter in the state of Ohio in the Strengthening Agriculture category. In this audio interview, Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Cortney Copeland caught up with two representatives from the chapter, Sage Whetnell and Alexis Peters, to discuss the award and the work that went into it.… Continue reading
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Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Wyatt Morrow caught up with Zoe Kent, following her second session speech at the 2023 Ohio FFA State Convention. The two discuss social media stardom, its impact on agriculture, and the unique perspective its brought to her life.
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In this audio interview, Ohio Ag Net Student Reporter Aubree Topp talks with Bryce Parsons of Hillsboro after he was named winner of the RISE FFA Career Program through Sunrise Cooperative.
Bryce was one of 10 students chosen for the RISE program. The win, announced at the first session of the 2023 Ohio FFA State Convention, means he receives a signing bonus of a Jeep Gladiator truck and his home chapter gets $1,000 to help enhance their local FFA program.… Continue reading
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Photos by Aubree Topp, Cortney Copeland, Allison Kinney, and Wyatt Morrow
Ohio Ag Net Student FFA Reporter Allison Kinney talks with Lasada Pippin, keynote speaker of the first session at the 95th Ohio FFA State Convention.
Pippin recaps his advice to the crowd, and reflects on lessons learned throughout his life.
Coverage of the 2023 Ohio FFA Convention is sponsored by Wilmington College.… Continue reading
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By Morgan Anderson, OCJ FFA reporter
The 95th Ohio FFA Convention is almost here! On May 4 and 5, thousands of FFA members will gather in Columbus, Ohio, to celebrate the success of the past school year.
From Agriscience Fair judging to State FFA Degrees, the Ohio FFA Convention is certainly an event you will not want to miss out on. With five action-packed sessions and the career show and expo, there is something for everyone in attendance.
To ensure FFA members make the most of their time at the Ohio FFA Convention, here are a few pieces of advice from some of the 2022-2023 Ohio FFA State Officer Team:
“My piece of advice for members is to be loud, proud, and hype. Convention is what you make it, so be excited! Cheer loudly, and don’t be afraid to make new friends. Have fun!” – Katie Oestreich, Ohio FFA State Treasurer
“Convention is a time to celebrate our accomplishments as an organization!… Continue reading
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By Morgan Anderson, OCJ FFA reporter
Circleville High School opened its classroom doors for agriculture education and FFA for the first time on Aug. 18, 2022. Despite the prominence of agriculture in the area, Circleville’s graduating class of 2023 will be the first group of students to be members of the Circleville-PRCTC FFA chapter.
As a student who lives in town without a traditional agriculture background, Circleville High School senior Lillianna Stafford said she was hesitant at first to join the new FFA chapter at her school.
“When you hear FFA, it’s ‘Future Farmers of America,’ so I was skeptical,” Stafford said. “When I heard we were getting an FFA chapter, I was like ‘Is this even going to be fun?’ It’s just going to be about farming and I don’t know anything about farming. How is that going to relate to me or be fun for me?”
But Stafford said her love for FFA caught her by surprise. … Continue reading
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Ohio FFA State President Aubrey Schwartz talks with Ohio Ag Net and Ohio’s Country Journal FFA Reporter Morgan Anderson as she wraps up her presidency, set to conclude at the Ohio FFA Convention, May 4-5.… Continue reading
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Ohio Ag Net and Ohio’s Country Journal is proud to introduce the 2023 crop of Student FFA Reporters, helping to cover the 95th Ohio FFA State Convention – Cortney Copeland, Allison Kinney, Wyatt Morrow, and Aubree Topp.
Learn more about each of our newest team members in the short bios below.
Cortney is the daughter of Mike and Becky Copeland and is currently a sophomore at Jackson Center High School. Cortney is currently serving as the Jackson Center-UVCC FFA chapter Vice President. Outside of FFA Cortney is also serving as the Jackson Center-UVCC FCCLA chapter Secretary as well as an active member of show choir, concert choir, academia, student council, and the student ambassador program. She is also active in the Progressive Livestock 4-H club, the Grace Lutheran Church adult choir, and her church youth group. Cortney is also a member of the National Columbia Sheep Junior Board of Directors serving as the 2022 – 2023 National Columbia Sheep Ambassador.… Continue reading
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The 2023 Ohio FFA State Convention Schedule is available below and the following link: https://ohioffa.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023-Ohio-FFA-Conv-Schedule.pdf
8:00 am Set Up: Agriscience Fair, Proficiencies &
National Chapter Displays – Bricker
8:00 am Convention Registration Open – Celeste
8:00 am Ag Mechanics Engineering CDE – Bricker
8:00 am Career Show & Expo Open – Bricker
8:00 am Ohio FFA Fashion Place Open – Bricker
8:00 am Industry Welcome Breakfast – Ohio for State Officer Candidates
8:30 am Workshop – Bricker
9:45 am PRE-SESSION
10:00 am FIRST SESSION
Opening Ceremony
Teacher/Administrator Recognition
Chapter Trust Awards
FFA Charitable Giving Recognition
FFA Foundation Scholarships
RISE FFA Program Recognition
Recognition of New FFA Chapters
Keynote Speaker – Lasada Pippen
Announcement of the 2023-24 Ohio FFA Officer Ballot
Closing Ceremony
12:00 pm Delegate Business Session & Luncheon – Ohio
2:15 pm PRE-SESSION
2:30 pm SECOND SESSION
Opening Ceremony
Chapter Awards
• Ohio FFA Gold Medal Chapters
• Top 10 Growing Leaders Chapters
• Top 10 Building Communities Chapters
• Top 10 Strengthening Agriculture Chapters
• Top 10 Chapters
Keynote Speaker – Zoe Kent
Proficiency Award Recognition
Accounting through Equine Science
Closing Ceremony
6:30 pm Career Show & Expo Closed – Bricker
6:30 pm Ohio FFA Fashion Place Closed – Bricker
6:15 pm PRE-SESSION
6:30 pm THIRD SESSION
Opening Ceremony
Honorary State FFA Degree Ceremony
National Winners Recognition
Star American FFA Degree Recognition
Star State FFA Degree Recognition
Proficiency Award Recognition
Fiber and/or Oil Crop through Wildlife Management
Keynote Speaker – Kyle Scheele
Closing Ceremony
8:00 am Convention Registration Open – Celeste
8:00 am Career Show & Expo Open – Bricker
8:00 am Ohio FFA Fashion Place Open – Bricker
9:00 am Choir Practice – Bricker
9:00 am Band Practice – Bricker
9:15 am PRE-SESSION
9:30 am FOURTH SESSION
Opening Ceremony
Officer Awards
• Secretary’s Award
• Treasurer’s Award
• Reporter’s Award
National FFA Officer Keynote – Ryan Williamson, Western Region Vice President
State CDE Recognition
Agriscience Fair Recognition
Ohio FFA Officers’ Parent Recognition
Closing Ceremony
12:00 pm Friends of the FFA Luncheon – Ohio
1:00 pm Talent Showcase – Celeste
1:00 pm Ohio FFA Center Archives Open – FFA Center
2:00 pm Workshops – Bricker
3:00 pm Workshops – Bricker
4:00 pm Band and Chorus Musical Presentation – Celeste
5:30 pm Career Show & Expo Closed – Bricker
5:30 pm Ohio FFA Fashion Place Closed – Bricker
5:15 pm PRE-SESSION
5:30 pm FIFTH SESSION
Opening Ceremony
Band and Chorus Presentation
Retiring Address – Aubrey Schwartz, Ohio FFA President
2023-24 Ohio FFA Officer Announcement
Conferring of the State FFA Degree Z-A Chapters
Officer Installation
Closing Ceremony
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