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Take Life Day By Day

Published February 26, 2020

Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management instructor Betsy Jensen had one experience with Minnesota FFA she’ll never forget. "I actually went to Siberia with FFA if you can believe it," says Jensen. "At that time, Russia was looking…

Steady Membership Growth for National FFA Organization

Published October 31, 2019

Minnesota FFA Association President Lafe Aarsvold says there was a positive vibe at the National FFA Convention. “The energy is high,” said Aarsvold. “That’s exactly where our organization is headed, more membership and also more attendance at convention.” The National…

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Sheehan to Succeed Larson at Minnesota FFA

Published July 9, 2019

A former Kimball, Minnesota FFA member has returned to his home state to take over as the state advisor for the Minnesota FFA Association. Zane Sheehan will also work as the state supervisor for Minnesota Agricultural Education. Most recently, Sheehan…

New Officer Team Takes Over

Published May 1, 2019

The Minnesota FFA Convention wrapped up with the election of the new state officer team. Lafe Aarsvold of Plainview-Elgin-Millville is the new state president. The vice president is Nicholas Potthoff of Martin County West and the Secretary is Elaine Dorn…

Stars Honored at MN State FFA Convention

Published April 30, 2019

The Stars came out at the Minnesota FFA Convention on Monday night. Katherine Moller of Princeton is the Minnesota FFA Star Farmer. Moller is a partner in the family cattle business. Emma Friaf of Hutchinson is the Star in Production…

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“Here by the Owl” for One Final Convention

Published April 29, 2019

This is the final year for Joel Larsen to participate in the Minnesota FFA Convention as the state FFA advisor. Larsen has been in that role since 1995. The FFA has grown during that time and the demand remains strong…

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Tradition and History of the FFA Jacket

Published February 21, 2019

The blue corduroy FFA jacket represents tradition and history. Former Wellcome Memorial FFA member and Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap says a young FFA member once told him the blue jacket can tell you a lot about a person.…

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Getting the Most Out of the FFA Experience

Published February 19, 2019

Many join youth agriculture organizations with encouragement of family or an FFA adviser. Former Plainview FFA member Gary Sloan is no exception. His parents were strong supporters of the FFA and his siblings were also involved. When he joined the…

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Stop and Enjoy the Moment

Published February 18, 2019

Former Waterville-Elysian-Morristown FFA member Staci Martin remembers attending the Washington Leadership Conference and its impact on her decision to work with agriculture, rural, academic and government leaders as a career. She tells current FFA members to take time and enjoy…

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Donation Made to MN FFA Foundation

Published August 9, 2018

The Minnesota FFA Foundation has received a $25,000 donation from At&T to support career exploration programs. AT&T Minnesota President Paul Weirtz says FFA prepares students for career success. "With STEM education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics, you could say…

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Take Life Day By Day

Steady Membership Growth for National FFA Organization

Sheehan to Succeed Larson at Minnesota FFA

New Officer Team Takes Over

Stars Honored at MN State FFA Convention

“Here by the Owl” for One Final Convention

Tradition and History of the FFA Jacket

Getting the Most Out of the FFA Experience

Stop and Enjoy the Moment

Donation Made to MN FFA Foundation

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