Articles tagged under: FFA
From the Canadian Border to the Gulf
Published August 23, 2024
If you find yourself driving through the Midwest next month and come across an old Farmall model M tractor plugging along, hauling a camper behind it, that’s not your imagination at work. The recently retired Upsala, Minnesota farmer Mark Koehn…Microsoft Partners With National FFA
Published August 2, 2024
As part of an ongoing partnership between Microsoft and National FFA, FarmBeats for Students, receive a sizeable upgrade. National FFA Organization Chief Program Officer Christine White says this program exposes students to precision agriculture. "Most importantly, we were able to…Helping the Next Generation
Published June 7, 2024
The NDFB supports the next generation of farmers. NDFB Southeast Representative Alicia Nord was at the FFA convention to help young people explore their options in agriculture. "It's so great to meet with students from across the state and talk…FFA Teacher Ambassadors Selected
Published May 14, 2024
The National FFA Organization has named its National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. These 64 individuals will be a resource for other ag teachers in their states. There are four teachers selected in the tri-state area. They are…Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
Published April 25, 2024
A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year's South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year's worth…Be Your Best Self
Published April 22, 2024
For South Dakota FFA State Treasurer Gretta Larson, the past year helped her to build genuine connections with other members while preparing herself for the future. "If you don't know what you want to do, just recognize that by trying…Passing on the Torch
Published April 22, 2024
As new officers prepare to take over for retiring leadership, South Dakota FFA State Vice President Dustin Kolb reflects on his FFA career. "To me, FFA is so focused on the future leaders of agriculture and beyond," said Kolb. "When…SDFU and SD FFA Working Together
Published April 22, 2024
The South Dakota Farmer's Union takes an active role in the South Dakota FFA Convention. According to SDFU Education Program Specialist Samantha Olson, the FFA members have unlimited potential. "There are endless opportunities for the students in agriculture. You don't…Brookings Hosts South Dakota FFA Convention
Published April 16, 2024
This year's South Dakota FFA state convention, held in Brookings, includes over a dozen competitions, a career carnival, a day of service, and according to South Dakota FFA Association Executive Director Gerri Eide, lots of opportunities for students to learn…