St Croix youth charts rise amid rival business clash
Bob, a St Croix youth, recounts a rapid rise in the local business scene and tensions with a former mentor who reopened a competing venture after Bob started his own business in 1979. He reflects on advice for young entrepreneurs, the FFA Star Agribusinessman award process, and the prestige of being named one of four regional winners with a $500 prize from the National FFA Foundation.
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Bob
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National Ffa
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Bob vies for Star Agribusinessman of America title
National FFA finalists including Bob, Michael Welch from Speedwell Tennessee, Terry Daniel from Mesa Arizona, and David Wenger from Myerstown Pennsylvania face three days of interviews and a three hour session to determine the Star Agribusinessman of America. Bob highlights self-made progress without a family farm background and emphasizes his drive.
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Star Agribusinessman of America
Michael Welch
Speedwell, Tenn
Terry Daniel
Mesa, Ariz
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