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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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New National Officer Team Installed

Published November 6, 2023

Amara Jackson of Michigan was elected national president during the FFA convention. The national secretary is Grant Norfleet of Missouri. Carter Howell of Florida is the new southern region vice president. Kanyon Huntington of Iowa was elected central region vice…
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FFA Has Evolved Over the Years

Published November 3, 2023

The FFA was organized over 95 years ago. Corteva AgriScience Vice President of Business Development Tony Klemm says FFA grew from an organization of farm boys to a diverse program that focuses on career and leadership development. "While ag production is…
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Ag Careers Highlighted in Indy

Published November 3, 2023

More than 300 companies and organizations were represented at the National FFA Expo. Carley Potter leads the intern program for CHS and appreciates the passion found within the students. "We see the confidence as they grow through the FFA program…
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Proficiency Awards Recognize Individual Skills

Published October 29, 2023

National FFA Proficiency finalists include Caydyn Hapa of Minnesota’s United South Central FFA for ag mechanics, Benjamin Schenesky of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified ag production, Brytin Hauf of North Dakota’s Max FFA for diversified crop production and John…
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