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Kevin Kent, kevin.kent@flaffa.org
D'Angelo Wins State Agricultural Proficiency Award
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida FFA is pleased to announce Tyler D'Angelo of the DeLand FFA Chapter as
the winner of this year’s Sheep Production Proficiency Award. D'Angelo and the other finalists of this
award were recognized at the 85th annual Florida FFA State Convention and Leadership Conference
this past June.
D'Angelo and the top four finalists received awards sponsored by Central Florida Fair, Inc., as a
special project of the Florida FFA Foundation.
Tyler D’Angelo had a desire to begin an SAE project when several of his friends had their own
projects. Shortly afterwards, he purchased three Hampshire cross Ewes to begin his own project, with
the hope of growing his herd. He saw the opportunity to make money, as well as an opportunity to
succeed at livestock shows. He has a desire to show quality lambs at shows across the southeast. As
his SAE grew, he began selling lambs to FFA members for their own projects. All while insuring that
he was raising the best product to sell. He kept a watchful eye on EPD’s and growth efficiency of the
animals that he purchased, raised and sold. Today he has nearly 37 head of ewes, market lambs and
stud rams. He hopes to continue is herd and build relationships with other sheep breeders throughout
Florida. D’Angelo is a member of the DeLand FFA Chapter. His advisor is Brett Bradner.
Other finalists in the Sheep Production category included:
Darby Hastings, Durant
Sydney Birely, Pine Ridge
Dakota Stanford, Pine Ridge
The Florida FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards program recognizes outstanding student
achievement in agribusiness gained through establishment of a new business, working for an existing
company, performing agriscience research or otherwise gaining hands-on career experience. It
serves as the award structure for an FFA member’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (mandatory
for all FFA members) and is designed to develop specialized skills in over 30 categories that they can
apply toward their future careers.
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About the Florida FFA State Convention
The annual state FFA convention is truly a week that absolutely everybody should experience. FFA
members come together to celebrate the achievements won by the past and present generations of
agriculturalists, while continuing to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and
career success. Over 4,000 FFA members, along with advisors, alumni, parents and supporters, will
be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and lead our
organization to new heights.
About the Florida FFA Association
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with nearly 17,000 middle
and high school student members - as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA
members participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA
mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
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 Association Constitution and Bylaws.
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.
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