Articles tagged under: FFA
Meet the New MN FFA President
Published April 26, 2021
Martin County West FFA member Emily Matejka is the new Minnesota FFA President. Matejka is a freshman at South Dakota State University majoring in ag education. "Being a state officer was one of the things I aspired to do within…MN FFA Association Names State Star Award Winners
Published April 22, 2021
Minnesota FFA Star Award winners were named throughout the week of the Minnesota FFA Convention. The State Star in AgriScience is Braden Greibrok from the Austin FFA Chapter. The 2021 Minnesota FFA State Star in Agribusiness is Mackenzie Henning from…Making a Connection with FFA Members
Published April 19, 2021
Minnesota FFA members, educators and supporters will be gathering virtually this week. Minnesota Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are several Foundation events happening. "We're going to have Zoom events where students can interact and visit with sponsors," says…South Dakota FFA Names 2021-22 State Officer Team
Published April 13, 2021
A new South Dakota FFA State Officer Team was named during the final session of the state convention. The new president is Tessa Erdmann from the Groton FFA Chapter. John Petersen from the Sturgis FFA Chapter is vice president and…South Dakota FFA Convention Kicks Off in Rapid City
Published April 12, 2021
It’s the second day of the South Dakota FFA Convention. The State President, Samantha Olson from Aberdeen, is enjoying convention so far. "This is a very important event for us. Our year has been different from any other and we're…What is Your Legacy?
Published March 26, 2021
While every day is special for those in agriculture, the community showed extra appreciation and support during National Ag Week. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are endless career opportunities in agriculture. "We enjoy have career connections…On a Mission to Share the FFA Experience With Others
Published February 26, 2021
Pat Dingels was one of the first female FFA members to join the Redwood Falls, Minnesota FFA Chapter in the 1970s. "When my friend and I walked into class, we were actually two years behind in our learning, because we…Buschette: FFA is the Fabric of My Life
Published February 24, 2021
Mary Buschette has a lifelong relationship with the FFA. From the chapter and district level, Buschette became a state officer in 1984-1985. Buschette later took advantage of the FFA’s Work Experience Abroad program working a dairy farm in Germany for six…FFA Week-A Conversation With MN State President Ben Olander
Published February 22, 2021
During this National FFA Week, the Red River Farm Network is sitting down with state officers in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Minnesota FFA President Ben Olander outlines the impact the pandemic has had on him and his team.…