Articles tagged under: FFA
Building Confidence Through the FFA
Published February 23, 2022
Andrew Young from the Napoleon FFA Chapter was one of the last FFA ambassadors in North Dakota. "When I was in the FFA, I was motivated to run for a state FFA office and I ended up serving as an…Leading with Empathy
Published February 21, 2022
Hillary Kletscher Myers began her FFA career as a high school student at Wabasso, Minnesota. In 2011 and 2012, Hillary was Minnesota’s state FFA president and later went on to serve as student body president at Iowa State University. She…New License Plate Supports 4-H and FFA
Published February 20, 2022
A new Minnesota license plate celebrating agriculture will benefit 4-H and FFA. The image features hands holding seedlings, symbolizing the 4-H pledge of ‘my hands to larger service’ and the rising sun ‘as a token of a new era in…FFA and Syngenta Announce Inaugural Executive in Residence Project
Published February 17, 2022
The National FFA Organization and Syngenta are working together in an effort to promote equity, diversity and inclusion. An Executive in Residence program has been created with Syngenta's North America Diversity and Inclusion Lead Brandon Bell serving in this role.…MN FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced
Published February 16, 2022
The inductees include Pat Dingels of Redwood Falls, who is part of the FFA Foundation Board of Trustees; dairy farmer Charles Krause of Buffalo and Academy for Sciences and Agriculture Executive Director Becky Meyer of Vadnais Heights. The list of…MN FFA Gearing Up for FFA Week and Convention
Published February 7, 2022
Minnesota FFA State President Emily Matejka is staying busy this winter, visiting FFA chapters in the state, preparing for National FFA Week and the upcoming state FFA convention. "We're working on developing our theme and what convention may look like…Longtime FFA Advisor Participates in AFBF Convention
Published January 11, 2022
During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Convention, Jeff Lindeman was recognized as the FFA advisor of the year. With that recognition, Lindeman was awarded a trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention. "Farm Bureau is all-encompassing and brings together those lines…Local Farmer Recognized as American Star Finalist
Published November 1, 2021
As a finalist for the American Star Farmer award, Carson, North Dakota farmer Kurt Muggli will receive a cash award to help out on the farm. He currently farms 1,800 acres of wheat, corn, soybeans and sunflowers. "I grew up…Olander Wins Ag Mechanics Proficiency Award
Published October 29, 2021
At the National FFA Convention, Staples-Motley FFA member Ben Olander won a proficiency award in agricultural mechanics design and fabrication placement. "I started out completing simple tasks around my uncle's machine shop, changing parts. He taught me how to weld…