Articles tagged under: Minnesota FFA Foundation

MN FFA Foundation Adds Spence

Published October 13, 2026

Courtney Spence has joined the Minnesota FFA Foundation as its development coordinator. For the past three years, Spence has been the outreach and recruitment coordinator for the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence.
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A Century of Impact

Published February 26, 2026

As part of National FFA Week, Minnesota FFA leaders are already looking ahead to a historic milestone. The organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028 and 2029, and planning is underway for a yearlong celebration to recognize the impact…
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A Record Year

Published April 26, 2025

Thousands of Minnesota FFA members are competing this week in Career Development Events, participating in workshops and delegate sessions. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold is also looking forward to general sessions. "We're going to see a record-breaking year…
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Dingels Elected Foundation Chair

Published December 20, 2022

The Minnesota FFA Foundation Board of Trustees elected Pat Dingels of Redwood Falls as its chair, succeeding Lara Durben of Buffalo. Julie Tesch of Waldorf is vice chair. Patrice Baley of Maplewood is the secretary and Staci Martin is the…
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4-H and FFA Members to Design New Ag License Plate

Published August 5, 2021

During Farmfest, a contest was announced for 4-H and FFA members to help design a new specialized agricultural license plate. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says this new license plate was approved in the most recent legislative session.…
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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…
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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…
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Thankful for the Opportunities

Published February 25, 2019

CHS Senior Vice-President of Refined Fuels Jason Schwantz serves on the Minnesota FFA Foundation. "One of the things I see is the diversity of people in FFA," says Schwantz. "When I was a younger man, that's exactly what it was, a…
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