Articles tagged under: FFA
Take Life Day By Day
Published February 26, 2020
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen had one experience with Minnesota FFA she’ll never forget. "I actually went to Siberia with FFA if you can believe it," says Jensen. "At that time, Russia was looking…Believing in the Future of Agriculture
Published February 25, 2020
Farm Credit Services of Mandan Vice President of Operations Tom Williams III won’t forget the FFA creed. "I won the chapter creed contest as a greenhand. Then, I went on to win the district contest and placed second place in…You Only Get Out What You Put Into It
Published February 24, 2020
Charlie Vogel is a former Idaho FFA member and state officer, now serving as the executive director for the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. Vogel says the path to his current career didn’t follow the straight and narrow. "It's a…FFA Develops the Next Generation
Published February 21, 2020
When former Ada, Minnesota FFA member Nathan Purrington looks back at his FFA experience, he remembers advisor Lowell Gunderson. "He was always passionate about his students." Purrington taught agricultural education in Ada for a few years. Now, he teaches agricultural…SD FFAer is a Star Finalist
Published July 31, 2019
The National FFA Organization has announced its Star finalists for 2019 with only one individual from the tri-state region included on the list. Andrew Streff of Salem, South Dakota is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement. The…NFU and FFA Solidify Efforts to Boost Ag Education
Published June 13, 2019
National Farmers Union and the National FFA Organization have signed a memorandum of understanding. The organizations are working together to share resources that boost agricultural education and leadership. "We desperately need younger, beginning farmers that are trained in how to…A New Slate of ND FFA Officers Selected
Published June 7, 2019
During the final session of the 90th North Dakota FFA Convention, a new slate of officers were selected for the upcoming year. Serving as the ND FFA President for 2019-2020 is Ben Van Berkom of the Des Lacs Burlington chapter.…ND FFA Star Award Winners Named
Published June 6, 2019
Star award recipients were recognized during the fourth general session of the North Dakota FFA Convention. The Star in Agribusiness is Keaton Nelsen from the Leeds FFA Chapter. The Star in Agriscience is Abigale Steeke from the Scranton FFA. Stuart…ND Women Leaders Honored During State FFA Convention
Published June 6, 2019
The National FFA Organization is celebrating 50 years of female membership. During the North Dakota FFA Convention’s fourth general session, five women were honored for their accomplishments. Among the five was the first female agriculture education teacher in North Dakota,…