Articles tagged under: National FFA Convention
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…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…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…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…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…Delegates Encourage Changes for National FFA
Published October 31, 2019
This year is all about change at the National FFA Convention. During one business session, National FFA delegates proposed a change for how regions are divided. Minnesota FFA Association State Secretary Elaine Dorn says the delegates don't know what states…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…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…Cargill Makes National FFA Organization Investment
Published October 24, 2019
Cargill will be investing $2.1 million in the National FFA Organization over the next three years to help develop future leaders. The funds will allow the organization’s efforts to bridge the needs of agriculture, food and natural resources industries. The…