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Nessie’s Favorites
When this Californian was 10, she wanted to be a Hollywood actress. These days, she’s leaning more toward becoming a college professor. Learn more about Nessie and her favorites.
Hobby: Riding horses, snowboarding and jogging with my dogsFFA historical event: 1933, when the blue corduroy jacket was adopted
Personal hero: My mom
Cartoon: Pink Panther
Board game: Apples to Apples
Sport to watch: Hockey
More Feature Articles
January 2010
-Creature-Focused Careers
-Former Members Reflect: Dr. Dwight Armstrong
-Levy Randolph
-Safety on Speed Dial
-Preserving Their Culture
-Off and Away
November 2009
-Former Members Reflect: Emilie Bocker
-Turn That Down!
-Car Smarts
-So Much Cooler Online
-Laila Hajji
-The Water Way
-A Greater Cause
June 2009
-Stretch Your Summer Income
-Riley Branch
-Turn That Down
-Behind-The-Scenes Star
May 2009
-Welcoming Women
-Regina Holliday
-Job Interview Jitters
-So Much Cooler Online
-Questioning Your College Choices?
-A Can-Do Attitude
-Former Members Reflect: Michele Payn-Knoper
April 2009
-Hannah Crossen
-Cowboy Book With a Cause
-From FFA to 33Miles
-There’s Cash in Your Future
-I’m Angry…Now What?
-For the Love of Landscaping
-Perfect Balance
-Gardening For A Cause
February 2009
-Blue-Ribbon Banjo Player
-FFA as an Art Form
-Wild About Animals
-Nessie Early
-Be a PAL
-Full Throttle
-Living to Serve
-Special Invitation
January 2009
-All About National FFA Week
-Paul Moya
-Justin Floyd
-Partners for the Planet
-Finding Balance
-Swimming in Aquaculture
-Breaking Records
-Take It Slow
December 2008
-National FFA convention to rotate homes
November 2008
-Dr. Al Snyder
-Scholarship Secrets
-Gear Up for National FFA Week
-Kari Boettcher
-Resist Peer Pressure
-Good to the Last Crop
-All Creatures, Great and Small
-Sparking Interest
September 2008
-Agriculture Accuracy
-Crissa Fruechte
-Brady Revels
-Get Up!
-Proceed With Caution
-All in Good Taste
-Clutch Performance
-Step Right Up
July 2008
-Take It to a New Level
-Deep-Rooted Interest
-Take a Deep Breath
-Tyler Tenbarge
-Inspired by FFA
-On the Right Track
May 2008
-In the Vault
-Your Money: Keeping Records
-National Officer Q&A
-We’re All Unique
-Best in Show
-Grab Life by the Reins
March 2008
-Call to Order!
-Reality Check
-Turtle Power
-By the Numbers
-Dale Darling
-A Token of Appreciation
-National Officer Q&A
January 2008
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Paul McCutchan
-Building Bright Futures
November 2007
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Corey Flournoy
-Biofuels Mean Business
-Go, Team, Go
-A Tractor Tradition
October 2007
-National Officer Q&A
-Back Talk: Kristie VerMulm
-Give them an A+
-Cranberry Crazy
-Racing to Indy
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Nessie Early
National FFA Secretary
Nessie Early
February 2009
California native Nessie Early is extremely passionate about FFA, animals and being an ambassador for the industry of agriculture. This year as your national FFA secretary, Nessie is utilizing all three of her passions.
Q How can FFA members be agriculture ambassadors in their communities?
A As FFA members and knowledgeable members of agriculture, we have a great opportunity to be ambassadors! Some possible ways to do so in your own community are by writing an agriculture-related article in your school and community paper each month, adding an agriculture fact in your school’s daily announcements, attending school board meetings on behalf of your FFA chapter, or inviting community members to your annual banquet.
Q What was your favorite chapter fundraiser as a member?
A My favorite and our most successful chapter fundraiser was our annual plant sale. Boy, do people love plants! Though I didn’t grow the plants each year, I enjoyed helping people pick out their favorite plants and watching their happy and satisfied faces as we loaded them into their vehicles.
Q A lot of FFA members show livestock, like you did. What made the show ring such a great place for you?
A The show ring often felt like a second home for me. It provided a place for me to learn to work hard and to be challenged each time I entered. I’m thankful for the support I was given and friendships I have gained because of my experiences in the show ring. Plus, not too far outside of the ring is bound to be some amazing fair food!
Q Do you have any advice for FFA members looking to start their own competitive show string of livestock?
A The best way to start and maintain a successful livestock show string is to be a continuous learner. Watch how others raise, show and market their livestock, and constantly ask questions. Don’t forget to make it fun! Getting my family involved, making friends in the showing community and helping others made “working” with my livestock enjoyable for me. And, eventually, it became one of my passions.
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