The document lists four leadership workshops taking place at the 85th Kentucky FFA Convention on Tuesday June 10th. The first workshop from 11:00am-1:00pm in Ballroom A will teach participants about risk concepts and risk management in production agriculture through a competitive farm simulation game. The second workshop at the same times in Ballroom B will inspire participants to reflect on past experiences and overcome obstacles to achieve future success. The third workshop from 11:00am-1:00pm in Ballroom C will educate attendees on actions they can take to prevent global hunger and ensure food security worldwide. The final workshop at 1:00pm in Ballroom D will encourage participants to consider becoming agriculture teachers to address the critical shortage of
Kentucky FFA Convention Leadership Workshops Risk Management Inspiration Global Hunger Teach Ag
1. Tuesday June 10th , 2014
85TH KENTUCKY FFA CONVENTION
Leadership Workshops
Presented by: Custom Ag Solutions Presented by: Brian Welch & Justin Davis
Presented by: Kendall Mallory & Jessica Gambrel
Presented by: Mrs. Tracy Probst & Mr. Matt Whitaker
Are you a risk taker? Are you risk averse? An un-
derstanding of risk and risk management is criti-
cal to anyone considering a career in production
agriculture. Participants will learn and apply risk concepts in a competi-
tive farm simulation game with prizes awarded to top scorers. The work-
shop can accommodate up to 80 participants, so please arrive early.
Tuesday June 10th
, 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – Ballroom A, HLD
One characteristic of a leader is being able to reflect on past experiences and steer
forward to the future. Icons like Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, and Elvis Presley
could not have reached their level of success without overcoming a few obstacles.
In life there are plenty of moments where we get thrown an unexpected curve-
ball. The question is, how do you bounce back? Join us for a workshop of inspira-
tion. Together we will reflect on past experiences and lay a foundation for a truly
successful tomorrow. Turning the sourest lemons into the finest lemonade.
Tuesday June 10th
, 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – Ballroom B, HLD
With the exploding world population, hunger seems in-
evitable. But what if it’s not? What if we can take action
here at home to prevent global hunger? Attend this
workshop to learn how you can help ensure food securi-
ty for people all around the globe.
Tuesday June 10th
, 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – Ballroom C, HLD
You’ve been TAG’d to Teach Agriculture! There is a critical short-
age of qualified agriculture teachers across the U.S. Set aside
time in your week to learn why teaching ag is the greatest job out
there!
Tuesday June 10th
, 1:00 p.m. – Ballroom D, HLD