Articles tagged under: FFA
The Blue and Gold are Gathering in Fargo
Published June 3, 2019
Nearly 1,700 blue and gold jackets will gather on the North Dakota State University campus this week. FFA members will compete in contests and be honored for accomplishments. North Dakota FFA Sentinel Lucas Rath says members will showcase their talents…National FFA Officer Advocating for Agriculture
Published May 6, 2019
National FFA Vice President Jordan Stowe describes her time as a national officer as a dream and then some. "When I was 15 years old and walked into my first national convention and saw six national officers dancing on the…This is the Beginning
Published May 6, 2019
Northern Crops Institute Director Mark Jirik served as a state FFA officer in 1995-1996. Jirik is now an officer with the Minnesota FFA Alumni Association and had a message for the state officers who would hang up their blue jackets…Supporting MN FFA and 4-H
Published May 6, 2019
The Minnesota House omnibus transportation bill includes language authorizing a specialized license plate that supports the FFA and 4-H. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold is hopeful this proposal will make it through the entire process. "The specialized agricultural…New Crop Scouting Event Offered for 4-H and FFAers
Published May 2, 2019
University of Minnesota Extension is offering an all-new crop scouting event for 4-H and FFA youth. The event aims to equip the next generation of agriculturists with crop scouting and pest management skills. U of M Extension youth development educator…The Blue Wave
Published April 28, 2019
Attendance will top 4,000 for the Minnesota FFA State Convention that is underway in the Twin Cities. Thousands will compete today in career development contests and 400 will receive proficiency awards this afternoon. Another 370 are scheduled to earn their…ND FFA Plans for Convention
Published April 8, 2019
The North Dakota FFA Convention is still two months down the road, but planning is well underway. State President Brianna Maddock says National FFA President Luke O’Leary will be featured. "We're also planning to do a tribute to women in…Giese is 2019 ND Crop Show Honoree
Published March 5, 2019
Retired agriculture education instructor Allen Giese is the 2019 North Dakota State Crop Show honoree. Giese taught at Wahpeton High School and the Southeast Region Career and Technology Center for 31 years. Throughout his career, Giese was honored with several…MN FFA Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
Published February 28, 2019
The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association will add nine inductees into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame for 2019. Among the inductees are AgCentric program manager Judy Barka of Watkins; Nancy Dahlman, Cokato, who was one of the first female State…