Articles tagged under: FFA
MN FFA Convention Begins Tuesday
Published May 18, 2020
The 91st Minnesota FFA Convention begins on Tuesday. The three-day event is packed with workshops, awards and speakers. This convention will be a little different than usual, because the event is virtual. "We have an incredible number of people coming…Mellette, SD FFA Member Named State FFA President
Published May 16, 2020
The new president for the South Dakota FFA Association is Samantha Olson from the Northwestern Area FFA Chapter in Mellette. Olson got involved in the FFA with encouragement from her grandpa and FFA advisor. "My grandpa was in the FFA…Investing in the Future of SD Agriculture
Published May 14, 2020
South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide said FFA sponsors got creative in connecting with FFA members at convention. "We still had a career carnival and workshops. Usually, those are hands-on, but this year, they were done via video.…Herring Named SD Executive Secretary
Published May 13, 2020
The South Dakota FFA Association named Dani Herring as their new executive secretary. Herring currently teaches agricultural education in Wall, South Dakota. She says agricultural education needs to be prioritized in South Dakota schools. "The FFA experience can't be overshadowed,…ND FFA Association Cancels State Convention
Published April 17, 2020
The North Dakota FFA Association is cancelling state convention. However, there will still be a celebration for members. "We can't gather in Fargo in June, but we'll spend some time celebrating the accomplishments of members in a virtual aspect," said…MN FFA Members Celebrate FFA Day in St. Paul
Published March 2, 2020
On Tuesday, Minnesota FFA members will be celebrating FFA Day at the Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota. "Students will have a rally in the rotunda starting at 8:30 a.m. There are about 150 students that come to this event. Throughout…Building Relationships Through the FFA
Published March 1, 2020
North Dakota FFA State Vice President Anna Stoppleworth says meeting with members is one of the best parts of being in the National FFA Organization. "Because of the people who are part of the organization, all of the different travel…FFA Brings New Learning Opportunities
Published February 28, 2020
Former North Dakota FFA state officer and member Kristi Tonnessen grew up on a cow/calf operation in the north central part of the state. However, Tonnessen became interested in dairy cattle through her Supervised Agriculture Experience. "My brother and I…Living to Serve
Published February 27, 2020
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Josh Tjosaas remembers serving as a Minnesota FFA State Treasurer in 1995 to 1996. "It was quite an accomplishment at that time and it led to subsequent officers coming from my…