2012-13 Florida FFA Foundation Annual Report

FLORIDA FFA F O U N D A T I O N

2012-2013 ANNUAL REPORT

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DEAR FLORIDA FFA SUPPORTERS, What an exciting year it has been for Florida FFA and agricultural education. We are excited to highlight our accomplishments and achievements in our innaugural Florida Agricultural Education and FFA Annual Report.

This year we have celebrated yet another year of record growth. We have seen more teams compete in Career Development Events, more members attend various leadership conferences, more students earn their State and American FFA degrees, and more individuals zip up a blue corduroy jacket, showing their commitment to the future of agriculture.

Despite the public’s perception of agricultural education, Florida chartered 20 new FFA chapters and set an all-new membership record of 16,540 FFA members. These numbers prove the known value of FFA and agricultural education to prepare students for next-generation careers in agriculture, food and natural resources.

And with such a promising future, Florida Farm Bureau announced an investment and partnership to construct our new Florida FFA headquarters in Gainesville. This was an investment in the future of agriculture, the blue corduroy jacket, and our next local, state and national leaders. There is no better investment.

We look foward to continuing our growth and success as we move forward into the new year. Programs like the Quality Chapter Planning Guide will continue to help FFA chapters ensure a superior experience. Rigorous and relevant Career Development Events will prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. Additional professional development opportunities will better equip teachers for the challenges they face. Most importantly, your continued support and belief in the future of agriculture will help keep Florida FFA going and growing.

Ronnie Simmons Executive Director Florida FFA Association

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Kevin Kent Assistant Director Florida FFA Association

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Amy McAllister State FFA Advisor Florida Department of Education

Gary Bartley Exective Director Florida FFA Foundation

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

FLORIDA FFA F O U N D A T I O N

William Hamm Foundation President

Dear Friend of FFA: It is my honor and privilege to offer a brief update of the Florida FFA Foundation’s Activities for 2012.

This year’s Beast Feast, led by Florida FFA Foundation Board Member, Tim Lopez, was another outstanding success in helping to continue to reduce debt from the construction of our Conference Center and damages from the 2004 Hurricanes.

We truly enjoy something unique to FFA with the Leadership Training Center Facilities south of Haines City, FL. There is no other State FFA Program that compares with the Facilities & Staff that we have the opportunity to utilize for our young people.

If you have never had the opportunity to visit; please feel free to give Gary Bartley and his staff a call at 863-439-7332.

We have been very blessed to accomplish many of our goals through the continuing “Advancing the Vision” Capital Campaign. I would like to invite you to check out our FL FFA Foundation web page at www.flaffafoundation.org for a visual tour of our success to date.

The Foundation continues to grow and expand the Award programs for Florida FFA members and chapters. This past year, we secured sponsorship for 7,000 awards made possible by 190 special project sponsors. This means on the average, nearly 50% of all Florida FFA Members receive an award during the year made possible by your FFA Foundation.

Our many sponsors & contributors help make all this possible and we are thankful to each of them for their continued ongoing support of the Florida FFA Foundation.

It is truly all about our young people and the future; and I would like to close by thanking our Executive Director of the Florida FFA Foundation, Gary Bartley & his staff, for the outstanding job in helping execute our vision for the Foundation.

We appreciate the work and effort our Board of Directors does in making this program possible. We couldn’t do it without them.

Thank you for the privilege to play a small part in what we try to accomplish.

Sincerely, William Hamm CEO, William E. Hamm & Associates Independent Financial Partners Florida FFA Foundation Board President 2010 - 2012

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2012-2013 BOARDS OF DIRECTORS Florida FFA Association Kim Barber

Stan Scurlock

Sarah Trimm

Jana Register

Chad Lyons

Gary Bartley

Justin Watson

Lynn Nobles

Brett Brandner

Dr. Brian Myers

Katie Hutchinson

Dr. Jim Dyer

Alexander Smith

Ronnie Simmons

David Walden

Dr. Andrew Thoron

Caela Paioff

Clayton Willis

Ashley Hassan

Archie Matthews

Hallie Webb

Matthew Cantrell

Amy McAllister

Shirley Carte

Doug Register

Shelby Calloway

Erica Der

Frankie Hall

Erin Archey

Frankie Hall

Amy McAllister

Clayton Willis

Garry Bergstrom

William E. Hamm

Michael Martin

Wesley Joyner

Brett Brandner

Robert Hinton

Patsy Nathe

Ken Parker

David Byrd

Kevin Huesman

Ed Osborne

Dan Walden

Matthew Cantrell

Richard Joyner

Marion C. “Bud” Riviere

Pam Walden

Shirley Carte

Joe Kirkland

Ronnie Simmons

Doyle Conner

R. Bruce Christmas

John Larson

Victor Story

Bill Gunter

Area I Director, Secretary

Area II Director, Past President

Area III Director

Area IV Director, President

Area V Director

Area VI Director

FFA Alumni President

FAAE Representative

Foundation Executive Director

University of Florida

Executive Secretary

State FFA President

State FFA Secretary

Area I State Vice President

Area II State Vice President

Area III State Vice President

Area IV State Vice President

Area V State Vice President

Area VI State Vice President

State FFA Advisor

Agriculture Industry Consultant

Agriculture Industry Consultant

FAAE Consultant

University of Florida Consultant

University of Florida Consultant

FFA Alumni Consultant

FFA Alumni Consultant

FFA Foundation Consultant

Florida FFA Foundation A. Duda & Sons, Inc.

Publix Super Markets , Inc.

FL Assoc. of Ag Educators

Polk County Schools

State FFA Secretary

Florida FFA Alumni Association

RBC Resources, Inc.

Richard Gibbs

Richard Gibbs Auction Company

Jeff Golwitzer Mosaic Fertilizer 4

Florida Farm Bureau Federation

William E. Hamm & Associates

Hinton Farms Produce

Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

Farm Credit (Retired)

Columbia County Schools (Retired)

J. L. Farms, Inc.

Todd Lawrence

Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

Tim M. Lopez, Sr.

Westcoast Enterprises, Inc.

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Florida Department of Education

Martin Law Office

R J Nathe & Sons, Inc.

University of Florida

Chipola College (Retired)

Florida FFA Association

Story Companies

Larry Swindle

ESI Group, Inc., Ltd.

Fred Williams

Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

Florida FFA State President

Community Bank

Chemical Dynamics, Inc.

Poppell Insurance, Inc.

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Honorary Director

Honorary Director

FLORIDA FFA

BY THE NUMBERS Florida FFA Membership

Agricultural Education Enrollment 61,074

16,386 16,540 15,149

2009

52,873

15,468 15,412

2010

2011

2012

2013

Number of FFA Members

American Degree Applications

16,540

116

Number of FFA Chapters

State FFA Degrees

310

299

Number of Teachers

Proficiency Award Applications

417

377

Number of Students

Star Award Applications

61,074

98 CDE Registrations

4,668+

2008

55,770

2010

2012

New Chapters Clay High FFA Deane Bozeman School FFA East Gadsden High FFA Excel Christian Academy FFA Glades Day Middle FFA Graceville Middle FFA Hialeah Gardens Middle FFA Hialeah Gardens Sr FFA Hudson Middle FFA Jean O’Dell Learning Center FFA Malone Middle FFA Mulberry Middle FFA Mayport Coastal Sciences Middle FFA Poplar Springs Middle FFA Randall Middle FFA Riverview Junior FFA Seamark Ranch FFA John I. Smith K-8 Center FFA TERRA Environmental Research Institute FFA Wesley Chapel High FFA

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BUILDING OUR LEGACY

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arly in our FFA careers, each of us learned about the history of our organization and those important milestones that have brought us to where we are today. Milestones like our founding in 1928, the development of the FFA jacket in 1933, the first National President from Florida in 1937 and even that defining moment when females were first allowed to join in 1969.

You might have even learned about the birth of the Florida FFA Foundation in 1976, the founding of the Florida FFA Alumni in 1979 or perhaps even the grand opening of the Florida FFA Leadership Training Center in 1992. It is milestones like these that have made the Florida FFA Association the greatest student organization in the world.

No Better Investment Florida Farm Bureau realizes that there is no better

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investment of time or money than to invest in young people who are interested in agriculture. Together with FFA, Florida Farm Bureau Federation in partnership with Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company decided to put our money where their mouth is and make a significant investment into the future of Florida FFA. At this year’s convention, Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick announced that the statewide organization will lead a bold partnership to build a new headquarters for the Florida FFA Association. The facility will be constructed on Florida Farm Bureau’s campus in Gainesville. Hoblick said the project is valued at an estimated $1.5 million. The Florida Farm Bureau Federation and the Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company will fund most of the cost. Donations from individual donors, businesses and private organizations across the state will contribute $150,000.

“This is one of most exciting initiatives I have ever had the privilege of participating in as president of our great organization,” Hoblick said. “We have always supported leadership development programs for young people. We have also enjoyed a long and productive association with our FFA partners.

“We want to continue the tradition of creating opportunities for our very capable FFA members,” Hoblick added. “I know that the new headquarters will be a vital resource for many decades into the future. This structure will stand as a permanent demonstration of our shared commitment to youth education and the quest for success.”

The new headquarters will include a welcome center, meeting rooms, office space, and state officer living quarters. The organization will spread out to nearly 6,000 square feet in the new headquarters compared to just over 1,000 square feet in the current office space.

“This space will have a production facility to produce the physical things that come out of our office. We will also have an office suite and the office space we need.

There will be several meeting rooms and a boardroom that can also be used by FFB. Also, there will be a full dorm for male and female state officers, and that will save us around $10,000 a year just in lodging costs alone,” said Ronnie Simmons, Florida FFA executive director.

“We are truly humbled and excited about the new headquarters and more importantly, the continued support of Florida Farm Bureau,” Simmons added. “As our organization continues to grow, we look forward to working with FFB to ensure a bright and promising future for Florida agriculture.”

Construction is scheduled to begin early fall of 2013 and finished early 2014. To learn how you can contribute to the project, visit floridaffa.org •

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT WINNERS

Middle School Agricultural Electrification Essay Bronson Middle

Food Science Lake Butler Middle

Sponsored by Gulf Power Company

Sponsored by Hillsborough FFA Federation

Aquaculture Crystal Lake Middle

Forestry Fort White Middle

Sponsored by PentAir Aquatic Eco Systems, Inc

Citrus Evaluation Clermont Middle

Sponsored by The Andersons

Nursery And Landscape Baker County Middle

Sponsored by Holmberg Farms

Ornamental Horticulture Demonstrations

Sponsored by Oglesby Plant Laboratories

Horse Judging Gray Middle

Cedar Key Middle

Sponsored by Florida Thorobred Fillies Club

Consumer Use

Dairy Judging Haile Middle

Land Judging Fort White Middle

Landscaping

Sponsored by Larson Dairy, Inc. & J. M. Larson, Inc.

Sponsored by Florida Soil and Water Conservation Society

Extemporaneous Public Speaking Baker County Middle

Livestock Judging Williston Middle

Floriculture Redland Middle

Sponsored by Chemical Dynamics

Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Poultry Judging Bronson Middle

Sponsored by Florida Poultry Federation

Artistic Arrangement

Sponsored by Bowen Brothers, Inc.

Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Parliamentary Procedure South Sumter Middle

Sponsored by Harold’s Farm Supply

Meats Evaluation Lake Butler Middle

Sponsored by Florida Cattlemen’s Association

Tomlin Middle Tomlin Middle

Prepared Public Speaking Lake Asbury Jr.

Sponsored by Ed & Susie Osborne

Tool Identification Fort King Middle

Sponsored by Florida FFA Alumni Association

Marketing

Tomlin Middle Production

Weightman Middle

Vegetable Evaluation Fort White Middle

Sponsored by Astin Strawberry Exchange

Opening And Closing Ceremonies South Sumter Middle

Sponsored by Florida Association of Agricultural Educators 9

High School Agribusiness Management Blountstown

Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau Federation & Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

Agricultural Communications Sneads Sponsored by FloridAgriculture Magazine

Agricultural Education West Florida

Sponsored by Florida Association of Agricultural Educators

Agricultural Issues Strawberry Crest

Sponsored by University of Florida Collegiate FFA

Agricultural Mechanics Durant

Sponsored by Everglades Farm Equipment

Agricultural Sales And Services Sneads Sponsored by Fields Equipment Company

Aquaculture Kathleen

Sponsored by Florida Aquaculture Association & Florida Tropical Fish Association

Creed Speaking Oakleaf

Sponsored by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Citrus Evaluation Kathleen

Sponsored by Chipola FFA Federation

Job Interview Baker County

Landscaping

Lennard Marketing

Cedar Key Sr.

Sponsored by Florida FFA Alumni Association

Production

Sponsored by Bowen Brothers, Inc.

Dairy Judging South Sumter Jr.

Land Judging Kathleen

Parliamentary Procedure Kathleen

Livestock Judging Durant

Prepared Public Speaking Sebring

Extemporaneous Public Speaking Sneads

Meats Judging Okeechobee Jr.

Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Sponsored by Central Beef Industries, LLC

Poultry Judging Newsome

Floriculture DeLand

Nursery and Landscape Williston Sr.

Sponsored by Southeast Milk, Inc.

Environmental Science Orlando Colonial

Sponsored by Florida Strawberry Growers Association

Sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance Corporation

Food Science And Technology Baker County Sponsored by Florida Strawberry Growers Association

Forestry Bartow

Sponsored by Florida Forestry Festival

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Horse Judging North Marion

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Sponsored by Florida Soil and Water Conservation Society

Sponsored by Harold’s Farm Supply & Florida FFA Alumni Association

Sponsored by Mark & Debbie Overstreet

Ornamental Horticulture Demonstrations

Sponsored by Westcoast Enterprise Group, Inc. Artistic Arrangement

Strawberry Crest Consumer Use

Baker County

Wesley Chapel

Sponsored by Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Sponsored by Florida Association of Agricultural Educators

Sponsored by Florida Poultry Federation

Tractor Operations Lennard

Sponsored by Polk Tractor Company

Vegetable Judging Southeast Manatee

Sponsored by Hinton Farms Produce

Veterinary Assisting Varela

Sponsored by Chesnut Farms

AGRISCIENCE FAIR Sponsored by MB Management 67, Inc. & Farmers Cooperative, Inc.

Division I

Division II

Division III

Division IV

Overall Division Winner Cody Emerson, High Springs

Overall Division Winner Abby Marion, University

Animal Systems

Animal Systems

Overall Division Winner Tessa Coe and Leta English, Fort White

Overall Division Winner Mitchell Darnell and Kristen Jenkins, Blountstown

Timothy Myers, High Springs

Delaney Ahrens, Brooksville Sr.

Animal Systems

Animal Systems

Environmental Services / Natural Resource Systems

Environmental Services / Natural Resource Systems

Austin Efird & Baleigh Oliver, DeLand MS

Kady Rogers and Thomas Rocco, Matanzas

Claire Wasilewski, Redland Middle

J.P. Leonard, Blountstown

Environmental Services / Natural Resource Systems

Environmental Services / Natural Resource Systems

Food Products & Processing Systems

Case Emerson, Lake Butler

Tessa Coe and Leta English, Fort White MS

Tiffy Murrow & Kaila Cheney, Fort White

Plant Systems

Food Products & Processing Systems

Food Products & Processing Systems

MacKenzie Steele and Lauren Hutchinson, Tomlin MS

Sydney Stephens & Kristin Moore, Chiefland

Nathan Jameson, South Sumter

Plant Systems

Plant Systems

Social Systems

Blair Buchanon and Katie Harwell, Lake Gibson MS

Shelly Price and Kirsten Stalnaker, Blountstown

Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Genesis Arteaga and Destiny Streeter, Redland Middle

Mitchel Darnell and Kristen Jenkins, Blountstown

Cody Emerson, High Springs Plant Systems

Emily Gelb, Weightman Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Moss Caballero, High Springs Social Systems

Deyja Sullivan, Redland Middle

Food Products & Processing Systems

Holly Tucker, Lake Butler Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Abby Marion, University

Social Systems

Mikaylah Latson and Cora Van Vleet, Martinez Middle

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PROFICIENCY AWARD WINNERS Agricultural Communications Morgan Carlton, Kathleen

Sponsored by Marion County Farm Bureau

Agricultural Education Brett Wasden, Bartow

Sponsored by University of Florida Collegiate FFA

Agricultural Mechanics (Design And Fabrication) Greg Vansluyters, Kathleen Sponsored by Circle S Farms, LTD

Diversified Crop Production Morgan Edwards, South Sumter

Sponsored by Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association

Diversified Horticulture Jeremy Odom, Leesburg

Sponsored by MB Management 67, Inc. & Chemical Dynamics

Diversified Livestock Casey Ross, Lafayette

Sponsored by Merial Limited

Agricultural Mechanics (Repair & Maintenance) Christopher Young, Branford

Environmental Science Holly Tucker, Lake Butler

Agricultural Processing Johnathan Gaylard, Branford

Equine Science - Entrepreneurship Caitlyn Halle, Lake Butler

Sponsored by Matred Carlton Olliff Foundation

Sponsored by Pratt Industries

Agricultural Sales Taylor Walker, Kathleen

Sponsored by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC

Sponsored by Seminole Feed

Equine Science - Placement Meghann Daniel, New Smyrna Beach

Sponsored by MoreTrench Services

Sponsored by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association

Agricultural Services Erin Jones, Trenton

Feeder Steer Delaney Ahrens, Brooksville Sr.

Sponsored by Dunson Harvesting, Inc.

Sponsored by Florida Cattlemen’s Association

Agriscience Research Delaney Ahrens, Brooksville Sr.

Feeder Swine Chase Brannan, Baker County

Sponsored by Florida FFA Foundation

Beef Entrepreneurship George Fussell, Bartow Sponsored by Publix Super Markets Charities

Beef Placement Miranda Mayo, Durant

Sponsored by Cross Triangle Ranch/The Huesman Family & Florida Cattlewomen

Dairy Production Terrah Henderson, Suwannee Sponsored by Dairy Farmers, Inc.

Diversified Agriculture Production Jordan Gaylord, Branford

Sponsored by Westcoast Enterprise Group, Inc.

Sponsored by Florida Pork Improvement Group

Fiber And/Or Oil Crop Production Harold Tillis, Chiefland

Sponsored by Florida Peanut Producers Association

Forage Production Austin Long, Suwannee

Sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation

Forestry Shelbi McCall, Dixie

Sponsored by Florida Forestry Association

Fruit & Vegetable Production Jesse Taylor, Lennard

Sponsored by Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

Goat Production Katie Lowe, Pine Ridge

Sponsored by Golden Blend Specialty Products 12

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Home & Community Development Megan Stein, Sebring Sponsored by Jarrett Gordon Ford

Landscape Management Kyle Bowman, Lennard

Sponsored by Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association

Nursery Operations John Robert Trimm, Bronson Sponsored by Sunniland Corporation

Outdoor Recreation Audra Shiver, Lafayette

Sponsored by Bowen Brothers, Inc.

Poultry Production Abby Marion, University Volusia

Sponsored by Florida Poultry Federation, Inc.

Sheep Production Tyler D’Angelo, DeLand

Sponsored by Central Florida Fair, Inc.

Small Animal Production & Care Regan Brown, Orlando Colonial

Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

Specialty Animal Production Kevin Benitez, Kathleen Sponsored by Gatorland

Specialty Crop Production Jonathan Crain, Suwannee Sponsored by Clear Springs Farms

Swine Production Kenneth Brown, Bradford Sponsored by C. M. Overstreet

Turfgrass Management Alex Fernandez, Durant

Sponsored by Nu-Farm Americas, Inc.

Veterinary Science Laura-Kaitlyn Boatwright, Suwannee Sponsored by World Precision Instruments, Inc.

Wildlife Management Danielle Desilvestro, Lennard

Sponsored by Florida Wildlife Federation

STARS OF FLORIDA Star Discovery Award

Baylee Etheridge, Williston Middle

Sponsored by William E. Hamm and Associates, Inc.

Baylee Etheridge, a member of the Williston Middle FFA Chapter has grown up around cattle. At a young age she began working with her father at their family business, Thomas Cattle Company. When she was eight years old she began showing cattle and soon realized that she wanted to own a herd of her own. In 2010 she and her brother went in together and purchased 18 head of commercial heifers and one bull. She raised and sold the calves off of the heifers for a profit of $18,000. She began attending club calf sales around the Southeast and used the profits from her cattle business to purchase nine heifers and six steers. She has set the goal to raise and sell her own show cattle to FFA members in her area by the time that she graduates from high school. In order to meet this goal she knew she had to improve certain areas of her operation. She worked with her parents to build a barn that including a wash rack, clipping room and practice arena. She also determined that to get the best genetics she needed to be skilled in the area of artificial insemination. She has become a certified AI technician and is not working with her father to conduct embryo transfer of some of her cattle. Etheridge hopes to one day attend the University of Florida and major in animal science. Her advisor is Natalie Couey.

Star Greenhand Greenhand Colson Cannon, Brooksville Sr. Sponsored by Walpole, Inc.

Brooksville FFA member, Colson Cannon is a seventh generation agriculturist, where he works with his family’s cow-calf and tree farming operation. He has also added some projects of his own. He began showing cattle at the Hernando County Fair when he was nine years old, which sparked an interest for him to own his own cattle operation. He began his herd with one cow, which was a gift from his grandparents. After obtaining that first cow, when he was ten years old, he has slowly purchased heifers to add to his herd. In the summer of 2011 he also decided to branch out and purchased four Holstein heifers to raise and sell back to dairies as springer heifers. He quickly found out that there is an immense difference between dairy and beef heifers. He had to expand his knowledge to ensure that he was giving the right care to his dairy heifers. Cannon’s SAE is truly diverse, aside from working with his family’s operations and his own cattle operation, he is heavily involved with team roping. Cannon shares that team roping requires physical and metal preparation, that thinking is a major part of the sport. By the time he was seven years old he was roping live cattle. He now is involved with the Florida High School Rodeo Association and the National Team Roping League. Cannon hopes to continue growing his projects, while saving money for college. He hopes to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and obtain a degree in animal science. His advisor is Rick Ahrens.

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STARS OF FLORIDA Star in Agribusiness Jordan Gaylard, Branford

Sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC

Branford FFA member, Jordan Gaylard has been raised in a family that owned cattle, cut hay and processed sugar cane for syrup. From a young age his parents instilled in him the need to save money from every project, so that he would have an investment in the next. Gaylard is a true agribusiness man. He operates several small businesses including cattle sales, hay sales and the production of cane syrup. Gaylard uses money that he has saved from projects over the years, as well as the money that his show animals produce each year to fund his projects. Gaylard decided he wanted to play a more active role in the producing of cane syrup and grew his own sugar cane on Âź acre of land. He marketed his project by word of mouth and advertisement at his local feed store. Utilizing best management practices, he has tripled his yield from the previous year, without an increase in land. Gaylard also began a hay business where he purchased round bales and converted them into square bales, a market that he found to be very profitable. In the last two years, he has purchased over $50,000 of hay and sold to niche markets for a profit of over $10,000. Gaylard hopes to obtain a degree in Food and Resource Economics and continue his businesses into the future. His advisor is Stacy Young.

Star in Agricultural Placement Jakob Weinreich-Frick, Orlando Colonial

Sponsored by William E. Hamm and Associates, Inc. & Richard & Yolanda Joyner

Orlando Colonial FFA member, Jakob Weinreich-Frick always enjoyed working with his hands. From a young age he was very interested in learning how things operated and what made them work. In his spare time he would draw up plans on how to build go carts, cars and any equipment powered by a motor. He would compare them to other plans to see what would work best. When he joined FFA he began participating in career development events such as, Tractor Driving and Agricultural Mechanics. He also took an Automotive Service Technology course during three of his high school years. Through one of his chapter’s alumni contacts, he met the sales manager for Sunbelt Lawn and Tractor who put him in contact with the owner. Jakob shared his passion for the industry, and the owner offered him a job as a service technician. Since that time he has honed his skills and has progressed from just putting equipment together for the show room, to repairing clutches and rebuilding transmissions and gear assemblies on John Deere Agricultural tractors. He has recently been asked to work as a mobile service technician, driving to ranches and jobs to repair large equipment. Jakob hopes to earn his bachelors degree in Agricultural Operations Management from the University of Florida and begin conducting research into alternative fuels and the use of robotics to make American agriculture more competitive in the global economy. His advisor is Tim App.

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Star in Agriscience

Delaney Ahrens, Brooksville Sr. Sponsored by Mosaic Companies

Delaney Ahrens a member of the Brooksville Senior FFA Chapter had very little interest in science or math when she entered high school. However, as part of a requirement for her Agriscience Foundations class she conducted an agriscience fair project. After spending time at Florida’s Food Safety Lab in Tallahassee, she fell in love with science. She started completing more intense science fair projects and participating in the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, as well as the National Agriscience Fair. She also began volunteering with her local extension office summer science day camp, where she was able to share her love for science with younger students. Over the course of her FFA career, she has increased her involvement in the science field by teaching others the importance of the scientific method and through hands on experiments in industry laboratories. Recently she was able to work in a local pharmaceutical company, where she could get first hand experience in the industry. Through this experience she has found her passion of research in the pharmaceutical field. As she enters college, she plans to continue her work with more advanced equipment and procedures.

Her advisor is Rick Ahrens.

Star Farmer

Clayton Lyons, Baker County Sponsored by Farm Credit

Clayton Lyons, a member of the Baker County FFA chapter began his project by raising laying hens and selling eggs in his community. He sold the eggs to earn capital to begin his enterprise with cattle and swine. He purchased his first swine at the age of seven and fell in love. His father helped him to construct a pen at their home so that he could begin his operation. The following year he purchased a gilt to breed and raise his own show pigs. Lyons kept one pig from her first litter and sold the rest to students in his area. Each year he has expanded his sow herd. In addition to showing swine, he also began showing cattle. He set goals for each of his projects, first he wanted to raise and sell eighty show pigs in one year. Second he wanted to raise and sell the grand champion hog for his local fair before he graduated high school and lastly he wanted to increase his cattle herd to forty five Brangus cattle and to be able to produce all of his forage needs. Lyons has worked hard and has obtained most of his goals. He has raised the Grand Champion Pig for each of the last two years at the Baker County Fair and he has increased his Brangus herd to 46. Last year he was able to produced approximately thirty tons of hay for his cattle. He also planted twenty-four acres of winter rye. During the summer, he planted two acres of corn for his cattle and swine. While this only meets a partial amount of his animals needs, he is working to meet the goal of producing all of his forage needs. Lyons plans to attend the University of Florida and obtain a degree in business, while continuing to build his growing agricultural enterprises. His advisor is Greg Johnson.

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CHAPTER AND OFFICER AWARDS 100% Membership Award

Chapter Cooperative Award

Bell MS Bradford JR Brooksville SR Cedar Key MS Central Coral Reef JR Coral Reef SR Ft. White MS Ft. White SR Glades Day MS Glades Day School Karen Siegel Academy Lafayette MS Lecanto MS Madison Central MS Middleton New Smyrna Beach JR New Smyrna Beach SR Poplar Springs Redland MS River Springs MS Sarasota Vo-Ag Sneads Westwood MS

Finalists Altha SR Brooksville SR Hill Gustat MS Ocoee MS Orlando Colonial SR Umatilla SR Williston MS

Sponsored by Hillsborough County Farm Bureau

Alumni Essay Winners

Sponsored by Florida FFA Alumni Association

1. Mary Katherine Pittman, Malone 2. Courtney Solari, Northview 3. Sara Humphreys, Branford 4. Matthew Staples, South Lake SR 5. Terrah Henderson, Suwannee JR 6. Emily Little, Sebring SR 7. Kimberly Duncan, Braden River 8. Cassidy Odom, Blountstown 9. Brittany Wolford, New Smyrna Beach 10. Samuel Jackson, Palmetto

Sponsored by Florida Council of Cooperatives

Winner Brooksville SR

Fresh From Florida Advocacy Award

Sponsored by Florida Department of Agriculture

Finalists Belleview Branford Northview Ocala Westport Sneads Winner Northview

National Chapter Award

Sponsored by Columbia Grain Ingredients, CSX Transportation, & Florida FFA Alumni Association

Bell MS Blountstown Braden River Branford Brooksville SR Buffalo Creek MS Clewiston DeLand MS Deltona SR Ft. King MS Ft. White MS Ft. White SR Kathleen SR Keystone Heights MS Keystone Heights SR Lake Asbury MS Lincoln MS New Smyrna Beach SR Northview Oakleaf Ocoee MS Palmetto Pine Ridge Santa Fe SR Sarasota Vo-Ag Sebring SR South Sumter MS Southeast Manatee Strawberry Crest Tomlin MS Trenton MS

Nutrients for Life Awards Finalists Eisenhower MS Fort King MS Fort White SR Winner Eisenhower MS

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Premier Chapter Award Sponsored by Crop Production Services, Inc.

Altha MS Altha SR Bell MS Blountstown Bronson Bronson MS Brooksville SR Bunnell SR DeLand MS DeLand SR Deltona SR Ft. White MS Ft. White SR Gray MS Hill Gustat MS Kathleen SR Lake Asbury MS Malone New Smyrna Beach SR Northview Oakleaf Ocoee MS Pine Ridge HS Q.I. Roberts MS Sneads South Sumter MS Strawberry Crest Suwannee MS Suwannee SR Taylor MS Taylor SR Tomlin MS Trenton MS Williston MS Williston SR

Ryan Rimmer Outstanding District Officer Finalists Brett Wasden, Bartow Wally Martin, DeSoto Logan Luse, Lafayette Ashley McLeod, Laurel Hill Brandon McKee, Okeechobee Brahman Winner Brett Wasden, Bartow

SAE Awards

Sponsored by Lassiter Ware Insurance

Branford Chiefland SR Ft. White SR Kathleen SR Lafayette SR Lake Butler SR Leesburg SR New Smyrna Beach SR Pine Ridge HS Sebring SR South Lake Sr South Sumter SR Suwannee SR Taylor SR

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AMERICAN DEGREE CANDIDATES Apopka SR Marc S. Shollenberger

Deltona SR Danielle Boykin

Miami SR Stacy McFarlane

Stacey Sapp Amber Sapp

Armwood Chenoa Meddleton

DeSoto SR Justin Fussell April Michelle Walker

Middleburg SR Tanner Silcox

Southeast Manatee Samantha Dittman Andrew Merrill

Avon Park SR Mitchell Guerndt Baker County SR Matthew Dalton Cantrell Bell HS Danielle Holstein

Frostproof SR Dakota D. McCullers

Northview Lydia A. Weaver

Belleview SR Kelsey B. Robinson

Ft. Pierce Westwood Emily Schweigert

Okeechobee Brahman Ashley Hassan

Blountstown Trent Smith Caitlyn Stewart

Ft. White SR Sarah Chambers Megan Danielle English Kathy Hess Kendall Lee

Orlando Colonial SR Laura Morell

Braden River Emily Anne Melchoir Bronson Sarah Trimm Tyler Marie Williams Brooksville SR Nicole Bennett Allison Coelho Marissa Mancillas Melissa Marie Ritter Chamberlain Megan Regalado Chiefland SR Bo Beauchamp Shelby Mills Cason NesSmith Kody Plemmons Rheba Kailtyn Sheffield Columbia SR Shelby Harden Shawn Gene Mayo, Jr. DeLand SR Drake Bishop Katherine J. Boze Tara Fellows Melissa Knowles Sarah Marilyn McDaniel 18

Mount Dora Amanda Nicole Bellamy

Durant Andi Butts Kallee Cook David L. Walden

Kathleen SR Taylor Walker Lafayette SR Mary-Thomas Shelley Hart Cecelia Koon Kali Sharpe Lake Gibson SR Shelby Lynn Freeman Lecanto SR Richelle Jenkins Elizabeth Meade Leesburg SR Nathan Odom Lennard Kyle Lee Bowman Madison Taylor Brown Randall Casey Rey Penaloza Madison Co. HS Terra Redditt Elaine Terry Blake Webb Malone Shelby Calloway

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New Smyrna Beach SR James Barringer

Pine Ridge HS Haley Burnham Tara-Lyn Cutlip Justin Garrett Watson Plant City SR Calli Jo Parker Riverview HS Jessica Van Vaerenbergh Santa Fe SR Catherine Bowman Ashley Marie Bruck Brittany M. Skaggs Brooke Vaughn Sebring SR Tara Jane O’Berry Jennifer Swain Sneads Sydney Leigh Stone Alan Toole Josh Weeks Shelldon White South Lake Sr Shelby Galladay Julie Raney Clayton Willis South Sumter SR Miranda Craig Morgan Edwards

Strawberry Crest Kelsey Bozeman Alexander Hughes Suwannee SR Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright Benjamin Glass Drew Land Dustin Lane Rachel Morgan Taylor SR Taylor Flanagan Shelby St. Clair Timber Creek Alisha Moore Trenton SR Taylor N. Langford Umatilla SR Shannon M. Lewis University HS Michelle Citrinite Jacqueline Stough Varela (Felix) SR Oscar Bolanos Rodrigo Cotrina Remington Rogers-Paulus West Florida Justin Hall Jake Scott West Orange SR Bryce Cramer Katie Hutchinson Williston SR Ashley Bowling Michael Holder Stephanie Eileen King Kaley Wilder

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Armwood Taylor Khare Nicole Overton Auburndale SR Wyatt Dillon Cobb Baker County SR Chase Brannan Sarah Harrell Clayton Lyons Caban Tarte Bartow SR George Wesley Fussell Kathryn Leonard Taylor Ross Brett M. Wasden Belleview SR Dawn Drake Amber Jones Kyle Konrath Austin Swearingen Blountstown Michell Darnell Hayden Jeppson Kayla Prowant Brandon Purvis Gordon Ryan Yoder Braden River McKenzie Farah Elizabeth King Bradford SR Hayden Balkcom David Best Kenneth Brown Wyatt Collins Chelsie Dorminey Travis Duncan MacKenzie Gualt Josh Hayes Dakotah Mathis Rebecca Melton Monet C. Moore Mallary Perkinson Brittany Toms Brandon HS

Staci Gossage Branford Tori Aderholt Jordan Gaylard Josh Hardin Jessie Lynn Kelley Taylor Randell Lauren Smith Bronson Amanda Parker Kelsey Russell Brooksville SR Delaney Rose Ahrens Stephanie Aubertin Kayla Cole Willow Fletcher Kathleen Ward Bunnell SR Jessica DiMaria Katie Young Chiefland SR Hailey Bason Mychayla Franklin Felicity Mejeris Cole Parks Lauran Tiner Summer Toler Chipley Taylor Birge Emily Clark Coral Reef SR Krista Anioncich Amanda Lage Juan Navarro Anna Olson Brittney Ronda Dade City SR Cassandra Nathe DeLand SR Tyler D’Angelo Chase Sigers Deltona SR

Noel Boerger Jennifer Massalone DeSoto SR Grayson Davis Wallace Martin Durant Morgan Belsley Jesse Coleman Kennedy Dean Katelynn Lewis Miranda Mayo Kelsey Jannette Adrian D. Rivera Jerri L. Rowell Haley Smith Allison Lee Thomas East Bay SR Christopher Aten Gabrielle Aten Crystal Harrell Victoria Leigh Oprean East Ridge SR Caitlin Fleetwood Briana Stone Sarah Lee Swackhammer Frostproof SR Kaylee Jean Norris Hannah Terrebonne Fort Meade Brittany Cannon Tabitha Michelle Rowell Christa Shiver Ft. White SR Steven Robert McMahon Frank Sandall Haines City SR Justin Travis Barthle Josh Duff Baileigh Marie Williams Hamilton Co. Winston Crosby Trey Norris Tyler Warfel

Harmony Clayton Watson Hernando-Central Ashley Austin Addison Hilyard Hudson HS Brittany Wilkinson Kathleen SR Charity Bowe Thomas Farris Michael Gary Nicole Green Ashley Meredith Keystone Heights SR Bri Bowman John Crittenden Jacob Kenneth Fanton James McCoy Ryan Oliver Alison Pridgen Austin Saunders Eric Wood Lafayette SR Garrett Hart Logan Luse Blair Marzloff Lake Butler SR Clay Abraham Chaton Croft Caitlyn Haile Shane Hendricks Lake Gibson SR Makayla Goble Sebastian Hathcock Kaitlyn Lally Emily Riness Lake Placid SR Tyler Brice Akins William Hernandez Kayla Marie McMahon Lake Wales SR Brandon Roland DeMent 19

Lake Weir SR Heather Hamblen Lakeland Shelby Nell Hawkins Haley Pickrell Lakewood Ranch SR Jennifer Greene Shannon Kehoe Jordan Pascuzzi Land O Lakes Taylor Adcock Marina Lofley Jennifer Lynn Olson Laurel Hill Ashley McLeod Lecanto SR Taylor Isaacson Tori Mayes Alaina Moody Veronica Tumminia Leesburg SR Courtney Martin Amy Odom Lennard Danielle DeSilvestro Madison Co. HS Connor Ginn Kailee Morris Malone Katelyn Cross Niki Alexandra Ferguson Sara Newsom Mary Katherine Pittman Marianna Jake Daniels Delaney Michele Geidner Mason E. Melvin Christopher Heath Roberts Taylor Strauss Miami SR Bianca Apollon Alexander Barnes Kamanie Carridice Cinthia Castro Alexis Brianne Delgado Brittany Isidore Melissa McKnight Wendy Mesa Victor Perez Stephanie Vixamar

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Middleburg SR Constance Michelle Brown Justin Carter Hope Lynn Kinchen Alison Knoblaugh Tyler Veon Mount Dora Chase Cook Conor A. Flynn Tiffany Helton Jacob Kaleski New Smyrna Beach SR Danielle Gellermann Sandy Saturday Emily Wolcott Newsome Jessica Andrlik Savannah Priestap Shelby St. Amant Elizabeth Surface Lauren VanDame Lindsey White North Marion SR Christina Routh Northview Jessica Baldwin Dillian Chaise Crutchfield Ocala Westport Robert E. King Okeechobee Brahman Shiloh Anuez Cody Casperson Curtis Montgomery Evans Jessica Humphrey Allyson Trimble Orlando Colonial SR Regan Brown Juan Chacayan Elizabeth Oramas Diaz Andrea Kokis Jakob Weinreich-Frick

Plant City SR Riley Brown Tiffany Eberhart Clark Futch Justin Gajewski Kasie Mills Riverview HS Ashley Anderson Sydney Cowles Justin Hagin Kyra Norbech Morgan Whorley Seabreeze Victoria Green Sebring SR Brittany Palmerton Megan Stein Sickles Joshua Dadabbo David Morrison Devon Morrison Jennifer Wayman Sneads Destinee Douthit Nicholas Adam Goodwin Shelby Nell Lawrence Ashleigh Tharpe Whitney Leigh Thomas South Lake Sr Kristen Harder Morgan Purvis South Sumter SR Kylee Story David Wallace Southeast Manatee Zach Butler

Palmetto Jacklynn Erven Tyler Harper Rebecca Keefer Colin Kirker Audrey May William James Tillett Kara Varnadore

Strawberry Crest Morgan Boykin Savannah Busciglio Nicholas Bleu Fernandez Abigail Lindsey Jett Kyle Wayne Lee Jake Andrew Maxwell Ashley Modrow Austin Obermuller Alyssa Ohnstad Ashlie Nichoel Preston Jamee Lynne Townsend

Pine Ridge HS Brock Allman Alison Burke

Suwannee SR Lindsey Brothers Taylor Henderson

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Braxton Gregory Hicks Austin Long Joseph Wesley Thomas Tavares Christina Elmore Jacob Shipley Krista Wilson Taylor SR Brittney Bozzi Taylor Coombs Caitlin Daily James (J.T.) Hearn Shelby York Timber Creek Alexis VonDyke Trenton SR Kaylee R. Crawford Lori Harrison Hunter Parrish Asheton Sanchez Umatilla SR Joel Floren Justin Krauss Clay Lee D.J. Williamson University HS Julian Ramos Varela (Felix) SR Megan Codallo Kelly Lashbrook Stephanie Pretto Kevin Qincosa Fatima Ramis Paul Thompson West Florida Xavier McKeon West Orange SR Hannah Chappell Wildwood SR Brittany Mizell Travis Theige Williston SR Kathryn Allen Travis Bergdoll Ty Cramer Jaden W. Fant Bryce Merrill Samantha Sandlin Launz Owyn Thompson Ryan VanBlaricum

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HONORED ADULTS AND ORGANIZATIONS Honorary State Degrees The Honorary State Degree is the highest honorary award presented by the Florida FFA Association. Its purpose is to recognize those individuals who greatly contribute to the advancement of agricultural education and provide outstanding service to the FFA program. Florida FFA is thriving today because of our strong supporters like each of these individuals and each of their efforts on our behalf are much appreciated.

Carrie Jo Anderson Sam Astin Milton Ceraso John C. Cloran Rod Duckworth John Davidson Ralph Garrison Evie Nagel Bob Richardson Shaun Stewart Vince Taylor David Viers

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Hillsborough Community College Astin Strawberry Exchange Lafayette County Schools (Retired) Orange County Public Schools Florida Department of Education Hillsborough County Public Schools Suncoast Nursery Florida FFA Leadership Training Center Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida Forest Service Florida FFA Leadership Training Center Volusia County Fair

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Blue and Gold Award The coveted FFA “Blue and Gold� Award recognizes inviduduals for their outstanding service and commitment to the Florida FFA Association. The hard work and dedication of each of these individuals through the years has helped make a positive difference in the lives of countless students and certainly has had a huge impact on agricultural education.

David Byrd Wendy Taylor DeVito Richard Hill Rick Lurding Gary Seamans

Polk County Public Schools UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Florida Department of Agriculture Florida Department of Agriculture Florida Department of Agriculture

Distinguished Service Citations The Distinguished Service Citation is a coveted award reserved for those business and industry partners who have rendered outstanding support of FFA and Agricultural Education in Florida. Partnerships are vital to the success of the Florida FFA Association.

Throughout the years, our partners have gone above and beyond to ensure the success of our programs. The leaders of each of these companies and organizations understand the importance of the skills that FFA members gain through their membership in our organization and they appreciate the impact they will have on the future of our communities, our state and our nation.

CSX Transportation, Inc. Marion County Farm Bureau Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association Southern States Cooperative, Inc. University of Florida Collegiate FFA

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STAR SPONSORS $5,000+

A. Duda & Sons, Inc. Oviedo, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Astin Strawberry Exchange Plant City, Florida

State Vegetable CDE Awards, MS

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Batson’s Greenhouse, Inc. Mount Dora, Florida

Area Horticultural Demonstration Awards, MS

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign C. Dennis Carlton Tampa, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Wendell and Mary Colson Tavares, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign CropLife America Washington, DC

Annual Development Fund

Middle School Conference CSX Transportation, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida

Annual Development Fund

State FFA Degree Awards C/S

Florida’s Finest Awards C/S

State FFA Officer/Parent/Advisor Dinner C/S

Past State Officer/Parent/Retired Advisor/Dinner C/S DiMare Homestead, Inc. Homestead, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Florida Department of Agriculture Tallahassee, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor

Department of Agriculture Scholarships

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Florida Agricultural Education and FFA Annual Report

Ag Mechanics CDE Team Travel Awards

Food for America Awards

Forestry CDE Team Travel Awards

Land Judging CDE Team Travel Awards

Meats Judging CDE Team Travel Awards

Nursery/Landscape CDE Team Travel Awards

Parliamentary Procedure CDE Team Travel Awards

Poultry Judging CDE Team Travel Awards Florida Farm Bureau Federation Gainesville, Florida

Beast Feast Gold Sponsor

Hall of Fame Silver Sponsor

District Extemporaneous Speaking Awards

District Parliamentary Procedure Awards

District Prepared Speaking Awards

District Tractor Operation Awards

Sub-District Extemporaneous Speaking Awards

Past State FFA Officer Recognition Awards

State Agri Business CDE Awards C/S

Stars Over Florida Reception C/S

State FFA Officer/Parent/Advisor Luncheon

State Extemporaneous Speaking Awards /HSMS

State Parliamentary Procedure Awards HS/MS Florida Strawberry Growers Association Plant City, Florida

State Food Science CDE Awards

State Environmental & Natural Resources CDE Awards

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Homer Hunnicutt, Jr. Brooksville, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign W. Bernard Lester Lakeland, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC Bartow, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Beast Feast Platinum Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

Hall of Fame Gold Sponsor

iHigh Convention Broadcast

State Environmental Science and Natural

Resources Proficiency Awards

State Environmental Science and Natural

Resources Travel Awards

Courtesy Corps Breakfast

Judge’s Luncheon Sponsor

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships

State Star in Agriscience Awards

Harvesting Change Sponsor

Florida Strawberry Festival Steer Sale

Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Sale

Farm Business CDE Travel Awards Nutrients for Life Foundation Washington DC

Helping Communities Grow Chapter Program Purina Animal Nutrition LLC Mulberry, Florida

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

Foundation Website Sponsor

Beast Feast Platinum Sponsor

Harvesting Change Sponsor

State Small Animal Production & Care Proficiency Awards

State Star Agribusiness Awards

District Creed Awards

District Extemporaneous Speaking, MS C/S

District Opening Ceremony Awards

Sub-District Creed Awards

Sub-District Extemporaneous Speaking Awards MS

Sub-District Parliamentary Procedure Awards MS Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Dover, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Beast Feast Gold Sponsor

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

State Ag Mechanics Design/Fabrication

Proficiency Awards Larry and Debbie Swindle Dover, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Hall of Fame Bronze Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

District Parliamentary Procedure MS Awards

District Prepared Speaking MS Awards

Florida Strawberry Festival Steer Sale

Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Sale The Andersons Maitland, Florida

Annual Development Fund

State Forestry CDE, MS Awards

Ag Sales CDE Travel Awards

Food Science/Technology CDE Travel Awards Westcoast Enterprises Group Plant City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover

State Horticulture Demo HS Awards

State Diversified Ag Production Proficiency Awards

Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Sale

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GOLD SPONSORS $2,000 - $4,999

Archie S. Wingfield Charitable Trust Vero Beach, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships ARRMAZ Custom Chemicals Mulberry, Florida

Beast Feast Gold Sponsor C. F. Industries, Inc. Plant City, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Chemical Dynamics, Inc. Plant City, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor

State Floriculture CDE, MS Awards

State Diversified Horticulture Proficiency Awards C/S

Agriscience Fair Travel Awards Co-Bank Greenwood Village, Colorado

Florida FFA Association Trailer C/S Durant Senior FFA Plant City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Farm and Ranch News Lithia, Florida

Beast Feast Gold Sponsor Farm Credit Lakeland, Florida

Hall of Fame Bronze Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

Sub-District Prepared Speaking Awards

Sub-District Parliamentary Procedure Awards

State Star Farmer Awards Farmers Cooperative Live Oak, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

State Farm Business CDE Awards C/S

Agriscience Fair Awards

Florida FFA Association Trailer C/S Florida FFA Alumni Association Glen St. Mary, Florida

Hall of Fame Silver Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Alumni Relations Award Program

Stars Over Florida Reception C/S

Florida’s Finest Chapter Awards

State Livestock CDE Awards C/S

State Job Interview Awards

State Tool ID Awards, MS Florida Poultry Federation Tallahassee, Florida

Foundation Sponsors Banquet C/S

State Poultry CDE MS/HS Awards

State Poultry Production Proficiency Awards Florida’s Natural Growers Lake Wales, Florida

Annual Development Fund Florida R & R Corporation Gainesville, Florida

Teacher In Service Fort White High School FFA Fort White, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Buy-A-Brick Program

Chapter Dues

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Florida Agricultural Education and FFA Annual Report

Frank Giglia, Jr. Lakeland, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign J. J. and Jennifer Grow Inverness, Florida

Agricultural Issues CDE Travel Awards Richard and Yolanda Joyner Plant City, Florida

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

State Star Placement Awards C/S

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Live Oak Foundation Ocala, Florida

Annual Development Fund Lloyd Baldwin Branford, Florida

L. O. Baldwin Scholarship Michael and Joy Martin Lakeland, Florida

Annual Development Fund Leon and Rose Mock Auburndale, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Nichols, Geegan, King Family Wealth Advisors of Raymond James Tampa, Florida

Beast Feast Gold Sponsor Okeechobee Brahman FFA Okeechobee, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Okeechobee FFA Alumni Association Okeechobee, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Lakeland, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor

Foundation Sponsors Banquet C/S

State Beef Production-Entrepreneurship

Proficiency Awards Richard Barber Farms Ocala, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Roman Three Ranch Wauchula, Florida

Annual Development Fund Sarasota County Farm Bureau Sarasota, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Southside Farm & Pet Supply, Inc. Plant City, Florida

Florida Strawberry Festival Steer Sale

Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Sale SunTrust Bank Lake Wales, Florida

Annual Development Fund

State FFA Officer/Parent/Advisor Dinner Turkey Creek Middle FFA Plant City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor A. H. Hank Varnum Lithia, Florida

Annual Development Fund William E. Hamm & Associates, Inc. Tampa, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor

State Star Discovery Awards

State Star Placement Awards C/S

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships The Williams Fund Mount Dora, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign

FLORIDA FFA GOES MOBILE

Florida FFA’s new “Mobile Event Unit” made possible by Farmers Cooperative, CoBank, and the Florida FFA Foundation A special thanks goes to Mr. Todd Lawrence of Farmers Cooperative and the Florida FFA Foundation for donating FFA’s new “Mobile Event Unit.” The new 16-foot trailer unit will be used at Career Development Events, leadership conferences, the Florida State Fair, and other events for event check-in and regsitration. In addition, the trailer will serve as a rolling billboard for not only agricultural education and FFA, but for the Leadership Training Center, Farmers Cooperative and CoBank.

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SILVER SPONSORS $750 - $1,999

A. J. Johns, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign A.T.A.P. COMPANIES Mount Dora, Florida

Annual Development Fund Alico, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida

Annual Development Fund Alltech Biotechnology Center Thomasville, Georgia

State Dairy Evaluation CDE Travel Awards Anonymous State Agriscience Fair Travel Awards Arrowhead Archery Tampa, Florida

Florida Strawberry Festival Steer Sale Auburndale Senior FFA Auburndale, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Gary and Marilyn Bartley Auburndale, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Program

Historic Book Project

In Memory – John Denmark Bartow Middle School FFA Bartow, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Belleview High School FFA Alumni Belleview, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Ben Hill Griffin, Inc. Frostproof, Florida

Annual Development Fund Bill Headley Photography Orlando, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships Bowen Brothers, Inc. Winter Haven, Florida

State Citrus CDE MS/HS Awards

State Outdoor Recreation Proficiency Awards Braden River High School FFA Bradenton, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Bright House Networks, LLC Auburndale, Florida

Annual Development Fund David Byrd Bartow, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Jimmy Cheek Knoxville, Tennessee

Annual Development Fund

In Memory – John Denmark

In Memory – Glenn Wade Clear Springs Farms Bartow, Florida

State Specialty Crop Production Proficiency Awards

Foundation Sponsors Banquet C/S Robert B. Christmas Cottondale, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Columbia County Farm Bureau Lake City, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Crop Production Services, Inc. 28

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Waverly, Florida

State Premier Chapter Awards Dairy Farmers, Inc. Maitland, Florida

State Dairy Production Proficiency Awards Stephen Dicks Lake City, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Dunson Harvesting, Inc. Winter Haven, Florida

State Ag Services Proficiency Awards Everett Whitehead & Son, Inc. Winter Haven, Florida

State Home and/or Community Development Proficiency Awards Everglades Farm Equipment Belle Glade, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor

State Ag Mechanics CDE Awards Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Gainesville, Florida

State Convention Leadership Workshops Florida Assoc. of Agricultural Educators Deltona, Florida

Hall of Fame Silver Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Program

State Prepared Speaking Awards HS

State Opening Ceremony Awards MS Florida Cattlemen’s Association Kissimmee, Florida

State Meats Evaluation CDE Awards MS

State Feeder Steer Proficiency Awards Florida Citrus Mutual Lakeland, Florida

Sub-District Opening Ceremonies Awards

Sub-District Tractor Operations/Maintenance Awards Florida Feed Association, Inc. Tampa, Florida

State Equine Science Placement Proficiency Awards

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Assoc.

Winter Haven, Florida

State Diversified Crop Production Awards Florida Forestry Association Tallahassee, Florida

State Forest Management/Production

Proficiency Awards Florida Giant Berry Farms Plant City, Florida

Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Sale Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Assoc.

Orlando, Florida

State Landscape Management Proficiency Awards Florida Peanut Producers Association Marianna, Florida

State Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production Prof Awards Florida Pork Improvement Group Gainesville, Florida

State Feeder Swine Proficiency Awards Florida Specialty Crop Foundation Maitland, Florida

Annual Development Fund Florida Potato and Onion Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Florida State Fair Authority Tampa, Florida

State FFA Officer Candidate Luncheon Florida Wildlife Federation Tallahassee, Florida

State Wildlife Management Proficiency Awards Fort Meade Senior FFA Fort Meade, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Frankenburger Farms, LLC Bartow, Florida

Area Horticulture Demonstration HS Awards Gatorland, Inc. Orlando, Florida

State Specialty Animal Production Proficiency Awards Grove Equipment Service, Inc. Bartow, Florida

In-Kind Tractor Loan Harold’s Farm Supply Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund

State Livestock CDE Awards MS

State Livestock CDE Awards HS C/S Hillsborough County Farm Bureau Valrico, Florida

Membership Promotional Program Hinton Farms Produce, Inc. Dover, Florida

Hall of Fame Silver Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

State Vegetable CDE Awards

Past ST FFA Officer/Retired Ag Educator Reception C/S Troy and Tami Hornbeck Dewitt, Arkansas

Historic Book Project Jill and Kevin Huesman Lake City, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

State Beef Production/Placement Proficiency C/S James Quincey Endowment Gainesville, Florida

Agriscience Fair Travel Awards

National FFA Chorus Travel Awards Jarrett-Gordon Ford, Inc. Davenport, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor Joe and Henrietta Kirkland Lake City, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Hall of Fame Bronze Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin

Historic Book Project Kubota Tractor Corporation Suwannee, Florida

State Forage Production Proficiency Awards Stanley Kypreos Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Development Fund Lake Gibson High School FFA Lakeland, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Gary D. Lee Sebring, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Seasoned Owls Book Project

Historic Book Project Long Land Company Jacksonville, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign LQ Management LLC Cedar Park, Texas

Annual Development Fund

Marion County Farm Bureau Ocala, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign

State Ag Communications Proficiency Awards Matred Carlton Olliff Foundation Wauchula, Florida

State Ag Mechanics/Repair Travel Awards C/S

State Ag Mechanics Repair & Maintenance

Proficiency Awards Maxijet, Inc. Dundee, Florida

Website Sponsor MB Management 67, LLC Naples, Florida

State Agriscience Fair HS Awards

State Diversified Horticulture Prof Awards C/S McKenna Brothers, Inc. Lake Wales, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Mercer Botanicals, Inc. Zellwood, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Merial Limited Winter Haven, Florida

State Diversified Livestock Proficiency Awards MoreTrench Environmental Services Riverview, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor

State Ag Sales Proficiency Awards Nufarm Americas, Inc. Morrisville, North Carolina

State Turfgrass Management Proficiency Awards Ocala Breeders Sales Company Ocala, Florida

State Horse Evaluation CDE Travel Awards Okeechobee Yearlings FFA Okeechobee, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Ed and Susie Osborne Gainesville, Florida

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

State Prepared Speaking MS Awards

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Charlie Mack Overstreet Kathleen, Florida

State Swine Production Proficiency Awards Donald L. Plagge Tampa, Florida

Hall of Fame Bronze Sponsor

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

Annual Development Fund Plant City FFA Alumni Plant City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Pratt Industries Dundee, Florida

State Ag Processing Proficiency Awards Michael and Jana Register Seville, Florida

State Agriscience Fair Travel Awards Sebring Senior FFA Sebring, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Seminole Stores, Inc. Ocala, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor

State Equine Science Entrepreneurship Proficiency Awards Lynwood and Jannette Simmons Dover, Florida

Annual Development Fund Southern States Cooperative, Inc.

Richmond, Virginia

Foundation Sponsors Banquet C/S Stallings Crop Insurance Corporation Lakeland, Florida

State Floriculture CDE Awards HS Strawberry Crest HS FFA Mayo, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Tomlin Middle School FFA Plant City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues United States Sugar Corporation Clewiston, Florida

Foundation Sponsor’s Banquet C/S University of Florida Collegiate FFA Gainesville, Florida

State Ag Issues CDE Awards

State Ag Ed Proficiency Awards William and Karen Veal O’Brien, Florida

Historic Book Project Victor B. Story/Story Grove Services Lake Wales, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Walpole, Inc. Okeechobee, Florida

State Star Greenhand Awards WONN/WPCV/WOKF/WWRZ Lakeland, Florida

Beast Feast Silver Sponsor World Precision Instruments, Inc. Sarasota, Florida

State Veterinary Science Proficiency Awards

BRONZE SPONSORS $250 - $749

A-B Distributors, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida

Annual Development Fund Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College Tifton, Georgia

State Creed Contest CDE Awards Aglime Sales, Inc. Babson Park, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Richard Alger Homestead, Florida

Annual Development Fund American Century Investments St. Augustine, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor APX, Inc. Mayo, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Historic Book Project Aquatic Eco Systems, Inc. Apopka, Florida

State Aquaculture CDE MS Awards AVMED, Inc. Gainesville, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Awards 4U Tallahassee, Florida

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships Bell Senior FFA Bell, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Bella, Hermida, Hurn, Stertzer & Gray CPA

Plant City, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Blountstown High School FFA Blountstown, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Boone Middle School FFA Haines City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Bronson High School FFA Bronson, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Buckeye Florida, L.P. Perry, Florida

District II Forestry Awards, MS

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Center State Bank Haines City, Florida

Polk FFA Federation Cook Out Chesnut Farms Tampa, Florida

State Veterinary Assistant CDE Awards Chipola FFA Federation Sneads, Florida

State Horse Evaluation CDE Awards

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Mark Christopher Oakland, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Columbia Grain & Ingredients Wellborn, Florida

Hall of Fame Bronze Sponsor

Florida’s Finest Chapter C/S Columbia Junior FFA Lake City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Columbia Senior FFA Lake City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues COMANCO Environmental Corporation Plant City, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Community Bank Apollo Beach, Florida

Hall of Fame Silver Sponsor Harold and Betty Comstock Mountain View, Arkansas

Historic Book Project Cutrale Citrus Juices USA, Inc. Auburndale, Florida

Annual Development Fund David H. Melvin, Inc. Marianna, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Delane’s Truck Brokerage, Inc. Haines City, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Diamond R Fertilizer Company, Inc. Winter Garden, FL

Past Officer/Ag Educators Reception C/S Doris Sanders FFA Lakeland, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Dundee Citrus Growers Association Dundee, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Dundee Ridge Middle School FFA Dundee, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

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East Ridge High School FFA Clermont, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Everett Farm, Inc. Seffner, Florida

Annual Development Fund F & M Concrete Construction Company Edgewater, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver FFA Seasoned Owls Lake City, Florida

Historic Book Project Fields Equipment Company Winter Haven, Florida

State Ag Sales/Service CDE Awards Flatwoods Forest Products, Inc. Leesburg, Florida

District V & VII Forestry Field Day Awards MS Florida Agriculture Magazine Gainesville, Florida

State Ag Communications CDE Awards Florida Aquaculture Association Winter Haven, Florida

State Aquaculture CDE Awards C/S Florida Cattlewomen, Inc. Kissimmee, Florida

State Beef Production Planning Prof. Awards C/S Florida Citrus Packers Lakeland, Florida

Annual Development Fund Florida Council of Cooperatives Live Oak, Florida

Chapter Cooperatives Contest Awards Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City, Florida

Sub-District Prepared Speaking MS Awards Florida Thorobred Fillies Club Ocala, Florida

State Horse Evaluation CDE MS Awards Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association Winter Haven, Florida

State Aquaculture CDE Awards C/S Foley Timber & Land Company Perry, Florida

District II Forestry Field Day Awards Forest Environmental Solutions Dade City, Florida

District VI Forestry Field Day Awards Marca Fronk West Melbourne, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Frostproof Senior FFA Frostproof, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Michael and Sonja Gallagher Gainesville, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign George Jenkins High School FFA Lakeland, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues George’s Tire and Automotive Center, Inc. Auburndale, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Georgia-Pacific Corporation Palatka, Florida

District VII HS & District VIII MS

Forestry Field Days Awards Gibson Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Winter Haven, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships Goodwin Realty & Associates, Inc. 30

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Kissimmee, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships Gulf Power Foundation, Inc. Pensacola, Florida

State Electrification Essay Awards Haines City Citrus Growers Association Haines City, Florida

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships Haines City Senior FFA Haines City, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Holmberg Farms Lithia, Florida

State Nursery/Landscape CDE Awards MS C/S Hunt Brothers Cooperative Lake Wales, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign J & B Grove Service Winter Haven, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Jahna Foundation, Inc. Lake Wales, Florida

Annual Development Fund J. L. Farms, Inc. Okeechobee, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor C/S

State Dairy CDE MS Awards C/S J. M. Larson, Inc. Okeechobee, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor C/S

State Dairy CDE MS Awards C/S Karen M. Siegel Academy FFA Winter Haven, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues KCD Public Relations San Diego, California

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Lake Wales Senior FFA Lake Wales, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Lakeland High School FFA Lakeland, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Lassiter Ware Insurance, Inc. Leesburg, Florida

SAE Chapter Awards Law, Redd, Crona & Munroe, PA, CPA Tallahassee, Florida

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships Lefils & Company LLC Orange City, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships C/S Loncala, Inc. High Springs, Florida

District IV Forestry Field Day Awards MS Maxey Love, Jr. Columbia, South Carolina

Annual Development Fund Lykes Brothers, Inc. – Ranch Division Okeechobee, Florida

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarships Madison Central Middle School FFA Madison, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Madison Central High School FFA Madison, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Martinez Middle School FFA Lutz, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor McArthur Farms, Inc.

Okeechobee, Florida

Annual Development Fund Mid-State Machine & Fabricating Corporation Lakeland, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Mulberry High School FFA Mulberry, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Natural Resource Planning Services, Inc. San Antonio, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Nettles Sausage, Inc. Lake City, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Ocala Lumber Sales Ocala, Florida

District III & V Forestry Field Days Oglesby Plants International, Inc. Altha, Florida

State Horticulture Demonstration Awards, MS Okeechobee Osceola Middle School FFA Okeechobee, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Mark and Debbie Overstreet Kathleen, Florida

State Nursery/Landscape CDE Awards Pickett & Associates Bartow, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships Plant City Rotary Club Plant City, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Polk Tractor Company Winter Haven, Florida

State Tractor Operations & Maintenance Awards Practical Weed Consultants LLC Austin, Arkansas

Historic Book Project Precision Citrus Hedging & Topping Haines City, Florida

Polk FFA Federation Cookout C/S Progress Energy Florida, Inc. Lake Wales, Florida

Florida Outdoor Adventures Scholarships Putnam County/Palatka FFA Alumni Palatka, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Q. I. Roberts Middle School FFA Florahome, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Quail Creek Plantation, Inc. Okeechobee, Florida

District XI Forestry Field Day Awards HS RKD Fernery, Inc. Apopka, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign R. J. Nathe & Sons, Inc. Dade City, Florida

District IX Forestry Field Day Awards MS/HS Raley Groves, Inc. Winter Haven, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Danny and Kim Sams Clermont, Florida

Buy-A-Brick Program Sandlin Farms Williston, Florida

Annual Development Fund Sarasota Vo-Ag FFA Alumni Sarasota, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Saunders Real Estate, LLC

Lakeland, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Sebring FFA Alumni Sebring, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor James Smith Frostproof, Florida

Annual Development Fund Southeast Milk, Inc. Belleview, Florida

State Dairy Cattle CDE Awards Southeastern Wood Producers Assoc., Inc. Hilliard, Georgia

District IV Forestry Field Day Awards HS Steelmasters Industries, Inc. Edgewater, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Buy-A-Brick Program Steinbrenner High School FFA Lutz, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Story Citrus Services, Inc. Babson Park, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Suwannee Senior FFA Live Oak, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Tate FFA Foundation Gonzalez, Florida

District I Forestry Field Day Awards MS/HS T. Wesley Taylor Seminole, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign The Ralph White Company Waverly, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Kenneth Thomas Fort White, Florida

Annual Development Fund Tri-Florida Water Treatment, Inc. Pool Works Auburndale, Florida

Beast Feast Bronze Sponsor Westwood Middle School FFA Winter Haven, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Jack Williams Glen St. Mary, Florida

Buy-A-Brick Program Williston Senior FFA Williston, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Winter Haven Optimist Club Winter Haven, Florida

Florida Leadership Adventures Scholarship Wishnatzki Farms Plant City, Florida

State Convention Leadership Workshop Wood’s Tree Farm, LLC Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund Woolfolk & Myers Grove Caretaking, Inc. Lake Wales, Florida District VIII Forestry Field Day Awards HS

CONTRIBUTORS $1 - $249

Ann H. Adams St. Petersburg, Florida

In Memory– Kathi Weaver Agri-Starts, Inc. Apopka, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Richard and Jayla Allen Apex, North Carolina

Historic Book Project Altha High School Altha, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Willard Anderson Lynn Haven, Florida

Annual Development Fund Sylvester Andrews Mulberry, Florida

Annual Development Fund Apopka Memorial Middle School FFA Apopka, Florida

Chapter Dues Bobby and Donna Armstrong Opelika, Alabama

Annual Development Fund Armwood High School FFA Seffner, Florida

Chapter Dues Ray and Ruby Arrington St. Cloud, Florida

In Honor of Orie Lee Avon Park Senior FFA Avon Park, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Bailey Family Foundation, Inc. Tampa, Florida

Annual Development Fund Baker County Fair Association MacClenny, Florida

Buy-A-Brick Program Dr. R. Kirby Barrick Gainesville, Florida

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor Bartow Senior FFA Bartow, Florida

Chapter Dues Batson’s Foliage Group Mount Dora, Florida

Annual Development Fund Burt Bauer New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Dr. Carl and Ruth Beeman Gainesville, Florida

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor Bell Middle School FFA Bell, Florida

Chapter Dues Bethlehem FFA Bonifay, Florida

Chapter Dues Beulah Academy of Science FFA Pensacola, Florida

Chapter Dues David Bigger Marion, Arkansas

Historic Book Project Bill Gunter & Associates Tallahassee, Florida

Ryan Rimmer Memorial Donald Bitting Largo, Florida

Annual Development Fund Bob Paul, Inc. Winter Haven, Florida

Annual Development Fund Jim Booth Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Braden River Middle School FFA Bradenton, Florida

Chapter Dues Branford High School FFA Branford, Florida

Chapter Dues Bridgewood Corporation Palmetto, Florida

Annual Development Fund Margaret Britt Dundee, Florida

Annual Development Fund Michele Brockhum Odessa, Florida

In Memory – Donna Moeller Bronson Middle School FFA Bronson, Florida

Chapter Dues Donald and Janette Brownell Avon Park, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Linda Ingram Budd Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund Buddy Taylor Middle School FFA Bunnell, Florida

Chapter Dues Bunnell High School FFA Bunnell, Florida

Chapter Dues Butler Tree Farm Highland City, Florida

Annual Development Fund Charles & Andrea Byars Century, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign C & C Peat Company, Inc. Okahumpka, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Nancy Campbell Tuscaloosa, Alabama

In Honor of L. C. Campbell Ruth Campbell Winter Haven, Florida

Annual Development Fund Cedar Key FFA Cedar Key, Florida

Chapter Dues Central Florida Chemical Company Winter Haven, Florida

Annual Development Fund Central Food Equipment Lakeland, Florida

Annual Development Fund Belinda Chason Quincy, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Chiefland Middle School FFA Chiefland, Florida

Chapter Dues Chiefland High School FFA Chiefland, Florida

Chapter Dues Chipley High School FFA Chipley, Florida

Chapter Dues Clermont Middle School FFA Clermont, Florida

Chapter Dues Coral Reef Junior FFA Miami, Florida

Chapter Dues Coral Reef Senior FFA Miami, Florida

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Eloy and Ellen Corona Grover, Missouri

Historic Book Project Clay and Arlene Cotie Wake Forest, North Carolina

Historic Book Project Cottondale High School FFA Cottondale, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Elinor Dahl Gainesville, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Gerald Davis Balm, Florida

Annual Development Fund William and Paddy Davis Apopka, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Deland High School FFA Deland, Florida

Chapter Dues Deltona Senior FFA Deltona, Florida

Chapter Dues Dixie Middle School FFA Old Town, Florida

Chapter Dues Dixie Senior FFA Cross City, Florida

Chapter Dues Fred Donaldson, Jr. Waldo, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Helen E. Dow New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Dr. Phillips High School FFA Orlando, Florida

Chapter Dues Mary Duncan Lakeland, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Richard and Anne Dunlap Geneva, Florida

Annual Development Fund Bobby and Carrie Durden Havana, Florida

Annual Development Fund Jeffri Durrance Sarasota, Florida

Annual Development Fund

In Memory – John Denmark Ronnie and Diana Durrance Wauchula, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark East Bay Senior FFA Gibsonton, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Charlotte Emerson Lake Butler, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Evans Senior FFA Orlando, Florida

Chapter Dues Everglades Foods, Inc. Sebring, Florida

Annual Development Fund Feagle & Feagle, Attorneys, P. A. Lake City, Florida

Seasoned Owls Book Project Feld Entertainment, Inc. Vienna, Florida

Annual Development Fund Felix Varela Senior FFA 32

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Chapter Dues Garret and Sorrell Fields Tallahassee, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Mary Finley MacClenny, Florida

Annual Development Fund Jonathan Fischer Middleton, Wisconsin

Historic Book Project Florida Farm and Ranch Supply Bartow, Florida

Annual Development Fund Florida Fence Post Company, Inc. Ona, Florida

Annual Development Fund Richard and Brenda Fore Loxahatchee, Florida

Annual Development Fund Fort King Middle School FFA Ocala, Florida

Chapter Dues Fort Meade FFA Alumni Fort Meade, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Fort Meade Middle School FFA Fort Meade, Florida

Chapter Dues Erin Freel Weirsdale, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Dr. Byron French Gainesville, Florida

Historic Book Project Frostproof Middle School FFA Frostproof, Florida

Chapter Dues Alvin Futch Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund David and Melanie Gaboardi Silver Springs, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Terry Gideons Bushnell, Florida

In Memory – Glenn Wade Rich and Judy Glorioso Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund Thomas Godbold Green Cove Springs, Florida

In Honor of Ed Sapp Graceville High School FFA Graceville, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Kenneth and Nancy Graves Homestead, Florida

Annual Development Fund Diane Griffin New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Aaron and Amy Hager St. Joseph, Illinois

Historic Book Project Hernando High School FFA Brooksville, Florida

Chapter Dues Hill-Gustat Middle School FFA Sebring, Florida

Chapter Dues William and Susan Holley, III Tallahassee, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark

Dr. James Hoover Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund Robert and Barbara Hudson Gainesville, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Forest and Gwen Hughes New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Jackson County Farm Bureau Marianna, Florida

Annual Development Fund Glen and Amanda James Gainesville, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Jay High School FFA Jay, Florida

Chapter Dues James Jeffries Plant City, Florida

Annual Development Fund William R. Jeffries Lakeland, Florida

Annual Development Fund Kathleen Senior FFA Kathleen, Florida

Chapter Dues Alex and Beverly Kish New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Lafayette High School FFA Mayo, Florida

Chapter Dues Lake Asbury Jr. High School FFA Green Cove Springs, Florida

Chapter Dues Lake Placid Senior School FFA Lake Placid, Florida

Chapter Dues Lake Placid Middle School FFA Lake Placid, Florida

Chapter Dues Lake Region Senior FFA Eagle Lake, Florida

Chapter Dues Marion Lasley Quincy, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Catherine Ledger New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Orie and Louise Lee Saint Cloud, Florida

In Honor of Ray Arrington Steve and Arleen Lee Jonesboro, Arkansas

Historic Book Project Lennard High School FFA Ruskin, Florida

Chapter Dues Nancy Leuschner Montverde, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Dewey Lewis, Jr. Lowell, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Lincoln Memorial Middle School FFA Palmetto, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Ella Little-Workman Auburndale, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Carl Loop, Jr. Jacksonville, Florida

Annual Development Fund Chad Lyons Mayo, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Malone High School FFA Malone, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Marianna High School FFA Lake Wales, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Marshall Middle School FFA Plant City, Florida

Chapter Dues Scott Maxwell Dover, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Elaine McCall Gainesville, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Joyce McCall O’Brien, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin H. Davis McCarty Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Annual Development Fund Clarke McClendon Nashville, Tennessee

Annual Development Fund F. Donald McCormick Ocala, Florida

Annual Development Fund Terry McDavid Lake City, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Betty McGee Winter Haven, Florida

Annual Development Fund Robert T. Mellen, Jr. Winter Park, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Middleburg Senior FFA Middleburg, Florida

Chapter Dues Morejon Nursery, Inc. Homestead, Florida

Annual Development Fund Morley Law Office, P. A. Bushnell, Florida

Ryan Rimmer Memorial Peter Munroe Tallahassee, Florida

Annual Development Fund Don and Diane Murray Stillwater, Oklahoma

Historic Book Project New Smyrna Beach Middle School FFA New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Chapter Dues New Smyrna Beach High School FFA New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Chapter Dues New South Homes, Inc. Tallahassee, Florida

In Memory – Donna Moeller Richard Nigro Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Annual Development Fund Oakleaf Junior High School FFA Orange Park, Florida

Chapter Dues O’Brien Family Farms Bradenton, Florida

Annual Development Fund Michael and Susan O’Brien Wimauma, Florida

Harvesting Change O’Neal Roofing Company Lake City, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign Osceola Middle FFA Ocala, Florida

Chapter Dues Osceola Middle FFA Okeechobee, Florida

Chapter Dues Palatka High School FFA Palatka, Florida

Chapter Dues Mary K. Parton Miami, Florida

Annual Development Fund Pasco/Dade City Middle School FFA Dade City, Florida

Chapter Dues Helen Payne Sarasota, Florida

In Memory - John Denmark John and Emily Petrilli Tampa, Florida

In Memory- John Denmark Robert Philpot Williston, Florida

Annual Development Fund Pine Ridge High School FFA Deltona, Florida

Chapter Dues Plant City FFA Plant City, Florida

Chapter Dues Thomas Potterfield Savannah, Georgia

Annual Development Fund Clara Pratt New Smyrna Beach, Florida

In Memory – Kathi Weaver Horace Quincey Trenton, Florida

Annual Development Fund Elizabeth Ramirez Gainesville, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Rebekah Raulerson Lake Butler, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Larry and Susan Reese Quincy, Florida

Annual Development Fund

Seasoned Owls Book Project Sarah Register Dowling Park, Florida

Annual Development Fund Jacob Reisinger Palm Harbor, Florida

Annual Development Fund Tina Richmond Lake Wales, Florida

Annual Development Fund Riverview High School FFA Riverview, Florida

Chapter Dues Marion C. “Bud” and Judy Riviere Bonifay, Florida

Hall of Fame Ag Leader Sponsor

Seasoned Owls Book Project Clyde Rodgers Garner, North Carolina

Annual Development Fund John and Kay Rogers Plant City, Florida

In Honor of Clayton Holt Roosevelt FFA Lake Wales, Florida

Chapter Dues Frank and Melissa Rudd Tallahassee, Florida

In Memory – Donna Moeller Russel’s Bromeliads Clermont, Florida

Annual Development Fund Dr. Mike Salvato Plant City, Florida

Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Sale Glenn and Rita Sanderson Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Historic Book Project Santa Fe High School FFA Alachua, Florida

Chapter Dues Sarasota Vo-Ag FFA Sarasota, Florida

Chapter Dues Rodney and Diane Schmidt Apex, North Carolina

Historic Book Project Robert Scott Lonoke, Arkansas

Historic Book Project Sebring Middle School FFA Sebring, Florida

Chapter Dues J. Elliott Seabrook Umatilla, Florida

Advancing the Vision Capital Campaign James and Lil Shaw Melbourne, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin James Sisserson Melbourne, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Amy Smith Washington, D. C.

Annual Development Fund Sneads High School FFA Sneads, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues South Sumter Middle School FFA Webster, Florida

Chapter Dues South Sumter High School Junior FFA Webster, Florida

Chapter Dues South Sumter Senior FFA Bushnell, Florida

Chapter Dues Spoto High School FFA Riverview, Florida

Chapter Dues Stambaugh Middle School FFA Auburndale, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor Morgan Stokes Baldwin, Florida

Annual Development Fund Walter Stooksberry Macon, Georgia

Annual Development Fund Nathaniel Storms Valrico, Florida

Annual Development Fund Suwannee Hamilton Technical Center 33

Live Oak, Florida

Seasoned Owls Book Project Suwannee Middle School FFA Live Oak, Florida

Extreme Villa Makeover Sponsor

Chapter Dues Suwannee River Water Management District Live Oak, Florida

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. Quincy, Florida

Annual Development Fund Jennifer Tanck Tampa, Florida

In Memory – Mary Hamm Tate Senior FFA Pensacola, Florida

Chapter Dues Taylor High School FFA Pierson, Florida

Chapter Dues Taylor Middle School FFA Pierson, Florida

Chapter Dues Taylor Senior FFA Pierson, Florida

Chapter Dues W. Sledge Taylor, III Como, Mississippi

Annual Development Fund James Terry Lake City, Florida

Annual Development Fund Derick and Christy Thomas Lake City, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Ray and Joanna Thomas Bell, Florida

Annual Development Fund Edgar Thompson Gainesville, Florida

In Memory – Bob Hargrave Louis Trapp Miami, Florida

Annual Development Fund Trenton Junior FFA Trenton, Florida

Chapter Dues Trenton High School FFA Trenton, Florida

Chapter Dues Troy and Lisa Underhill

Lake Butler, Florida

Annual Development Fund Kendal Weaver Montgomery, Alabama

In Memory – Lucille Baldwin Thomas and Judy Weber Venice, Florida

In Memory – John Denmark Weightman Middle School FFA Zephyrhills, Florida

Chapter Dues West Orange High School FFA Winter Garden, Florida

Chapter Dues West Orange Junior FFA Winter Garden, Florida

Chapter Dues Danny and Jeanette Williams Ballwin, Missouri

Annual Development Fund Williston Middle School FFA Williston, Florida

Chapter Dues Yearling Middle School FFA Okeechobee, Florida

Chapter Dues

Clay Sapp Named 2012-2013 National FFA President From an early age, Florida student Clay Sapp knew he was a good communicator and teacher.

But it wasn’t until he took some agricultural education classes and joined FFA that he discovered how he wanted to channel those two skills. He learned about the country’s need for great teachers who could teach agriculture. He determined that his passion lies in school administration.

“I want to teach high school agricultural education and then obtain a master’s degree in educational leadership,” he said. “My goal is to become a school administrator so I can encourage classroom innovation and motivate students.”

A seven-year member of the Madison County FFA chapter in Madison, Fla., Sapp served as a Florida national FFA delegate from 2008-2010 and won his state’s prepared public speaking competition in 2010. He was student body president his senior year in high school, salutatorian of his graduating class and a varsity baseball and tennis player.

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“I intend to serve and give of myself as a leader and role model,” he said. “I realize that not all of my hopes and dreams for our organization may be feasible but in a year from now I want to know that I planted seeds to advance the National FFA Organization’s mission for the future of agriculture.”

2012-2013 STATE FFA OFFICERS Clayton Willis State FFA President South Lake FFA

Shelby Calloway Area I State Vice President Malone FFA

Justin Watson Area III State Vice President Pine Ridge FFA

David Walden Area V State Vice President Durant FFA

Matthew Cantrell State FFA Secretary Baker County FFA

Sarah Trimm Area II State Vice President Bronson FFA

Katie Hutchinson Area IV State Vice President West Orange FFA

Ashley Hassan Area VI State Vice President Okeechobee Brahman FFA

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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Agricultural Education is a school-based program that prepares youth for careers in agriculture. The program has been employing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives and 21st century teaching and learning principles for nearly 100 years.

The program has stood the test of time in developing student content knowledge, communication skills, business acumen, collaborative spirit, global awareness and more. This happens through an innovative local, state and national support system that nurtures the maturation of students’ multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.

Agriculture is a broad-spectrum industry with a diversity of career and job opportunities across the food, fiber and natural resources systems. Only a small percentage of people working in the agricultural industry are involved in production agriculture. The remaining careers impact agriculture through agribusiness, science, communications, government, education, processing, distribution, marketing, sales and other occupations that serve the farmer or the total agricultural industry.

Agricultural Education Model

61,568

students in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource courses

417

agriculture teachers

316

high school agricultural education programs

101

middle school agriculture education programs

100

students enrolled per program on average

Certifications Earned

271 FFB Certified Agritechnician 255

FVTA Certified Veterinarian Assistant

150 FNLGA Certified Professional 39 FFB Certified Agricultural Biotechnician Courses Offered Advanced Concepts of Agriscience Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Communications Agricultural Sales and Services Agriculture Cooperative Education Agriculture Education Directed Study Agritechnology Animal Biotechnology Animal Science and Services Aquaculture

Environmental Resources Exploration of Agriscience Floral Design and Marketing Food Science and Applications Food Science Technology Forestry Fundamentals of Agriscience Horticulture Science and Services Introduction to Agriscience Landscape Operations

Orientation to Agriculture and Career Planning Plant Biotechnology Sports and Recreation Turf Management & Operations Technical Agriculture Operations Veterinary Assisting Water Resources & Treatment Technology

FLORIDA FFA

Florida FFA Association 5700 SW 34th Street, Suite 106 Gainesville, Florida 32608

A S S O C I A T I O N

P: 352-378-0060 F: 352-378-6061 www.floridaffa.org

FLORIDA FFA

Florida FFA Foundation 5000 Firetower Road Haines City, Florida 33844

F O U N D A T I O N

P: 863-439-7332 F: 863-439-2995 www.floridaffafoundation.org

The FFA Mission

FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The Agricultural Education Mission

Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.

The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Constitution and Bylaws.