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National FFA Convention Will Be Virtual

Published June 26, 2020

The National FFA Convention will be virtual this year. The National FFA Organization made the announcement on Friday, saying there were many pandemic-related challenges that made hosting an in-person event impossible this year. However, an in-person convention will return to…
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An Out of this World FFA Convention Experience

Published November 4, 2019

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Marketing Communications Consultant Jean Johnson attended the National FFA Convention and Expo for the first-time last week. "Walking into the general sessions and seeing all of these FFA member's faces and energy, it's really out of…
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CHS Foundation Connects with the Next Generation in Agriculture

Published November 4, 2019

The CHS Foundation attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Communication Specialist Tera Stoddard says the foundation is connecting to FFA differently this year. "We're trying to build on the cooperative spirit and give back. We're sponsoring a teacher's lounge…
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Two Area FFA Members Make Top 25 for National Officer Team

Published November 4, 2019

Two FFA members from the area were considered for the National FFA Officer team. Kegan Zimmerman from Minnesota and Clayton Sorum from South Dakota advanced to the Top 25 candidates. Sorum says the interview process is long, but so essential…
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2019-2020 National FFA Officer Team Named

Published November 4, 2019

A new officer team was named during the final session of the National FFA Convention on Saturday. The team includes President Kolesen McCoy from Ohio and Secretary Kourtney Lehman from Oregon. There were four Regional Vice-Presidents named. The Western Region…
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FFA American Star Award Winners Named

Published November 4, 2019

On Friday night, the National FFA Organization named its American Star Award winners. The American Star in Agricultural Placement went to Andrew Streff from South Dakota. The American Star in Agriscience is Courtney Cameron from Georgia. The American Star in…
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SD FFA Member Finalist for FFA Star in Ag Placement

Published November 1, 2019

Andrew Streff from the McCook Central FFA Chapter in Salem, South Dakota is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement at the National FFA Convention. To be an American Star award finalist, one must go above and beyond…
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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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National FFA Convention is This Week

Published October 28, 2019

FFA members from across the country are gathering this week in Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention and Expo. The week is filled with contests, awards, leadership and agricultural education opportunities. The Red River Farm Network will be reporting from…
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