Articles tagged under: National FFA Convention
MN and SD FFA Members Interview for National FFA Officer Team
Published October 27, 2021
Being selected to represent your state to interview for one of six spots on the National FFA Officer Team is considered a big honor. Candidates go through a series of interviews before a decision is made. South Dakota and Minnesota…National FFA Convention Kicks Off in Indianapolis
Published October 27, 2021
The National FFA Convention is back and in-person this year. Thousands of blue and gold jackets, FFA advisors and supporters are gathering in downtown Indianapolis this week. In the next few days, FFA members will compete in events, meet up…Muggli Finalist for American Star Farmer
Published July 19, 2021
Kurt Muggli from Carson, North Dakota is a finalist for the National FFA Organization's American Star Farmer award. Muggli is the only finalist from the Northern Plains. The American Star Awards represent the best of the best among thousands of…Adapting to a Difficult Situation
Published November 2, 2020
Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council Executive Director Sarah Dornink was happy that more than 217,000 students participated in the virtual National FFA Convention last week. “Minnesota FFA members made the best of a difficult situation, participating and enjoying the experience.…A Digital Sense of Community Seen at FFA Convention
Published November 2, 2020
South Dakota FFA State President Samantha Olson says the National FFA Convention went well. The state officer team hosted virtual watch parties for FFA members. "We hopped on Zoom for the evening sessions and we met and discussed with our…Former FFA Central Region VP Reflects on 2019-2020
Published October 30, 2020
National FFA Central Region Vice President from Montana, Mamie Hertel, gave her retiring address during the second general session of National FFA Convention. "The title of my retiring address is quiet in volumes and loud in value. It speaks to…Ketterling Awarded 2020 American FFA Star Farmer
Published October 28, 2020
Wishek, North Dakota FFA member Cole Ketterling is the 2020 American Star Farmer, announced during the fourth general session of the virtual National FFA Convention on Wednesday. The American Star in Agribusiness is Blake Kirchhoff from Nebraska. The American Star…Ketterling a Finalist for the 2020 FFA National Star Farmer Award
Published October 23, 2020
Former North Dakota FFA President Cole Ketterling is one of four FFA members being considered for the 2020 National FFA American Star Farmer award. The Wishek, North Dakota resident started his own farming operation in high school. He farms part…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…