Articles tagged under: National FFA Convention
FFA Member Reflects on President Trump’s Visit
Published October 29, 2018
North Dakota FFA President Brianna Maddock says it was an experience to have President Donald Trump at the National FFA Convention. "It is excellent knowing we have support from the highest office in the land. He talked a lot about the…Trump Covers Farm Bill, Trade in Address to FFA Members
Published October 29, 2018
A campaign rally, prayers over Saturday’s synagogue shooting and agriculture were the focus of President Donald Trump’s message to the National FFA Organization during the closing session. Trump reflected on the farm bill, saying "I could have signed the agreement…Perdue Talks Trade at National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2018
Before the final session of the National FFA Convention, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told the media USMCA ratification timeline depends on Congress, potentially in the first quarter of 2019. "This is a great deal. It's a good deal for agriculture. It's…Benson Finishes in “Top 23” of National FFA Officer Candidates
Published October 29, 2018
The Minnesota National Officer candidate, Katie Benson of the Staples Motley FFA Chapter, tells the Red River Farm Network she’s grateful to have made it to the Top 23 in the National FFA Organization officer candidates. "It was a little…MN, SD FFA Members Receive Top Proficiency Honors
Published October 28, 2018
Local FFA members were honored with top proficiency award honors during last week’s National FFA Convention. FFA member Brayden Schultz of the United South Central chapter in Wells, Minnesota won his proficiency in Grain Production-Placement. The Dairy Production-Entrepreneurship proficiency award…FFA Delegates Prepare for President Trump’s Visit
Published October 26, 2018
On Thursday, a long line of blue and gold jackets, advisors and supporters waited in line to get tickets for the event. The local FFA members who have talked to the Red River Farm Network say they feel honored to…Four Pillars of Focus for National FFA
Published October 26, 2018
There are four pillars of focus moving forward in the National FFA Organization. CEO Mark Poeschl says one of these pillars is inclusion and equity. "We want the FFA to be a welcoming place to all students. We are also focused…A Future in Precision Ag
Published October 26, 2018
CHS is helping fund some of the projects at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake. One of those is a combine simulator, which was featured at the National FFA Convention. Precision Agriculture Program Director Preston Sundeen said the future…Supporting FFA Members With Hands-On Learning
Published October 26, 2018
Blue and gold FFA jackets flooded the FFA Expo during the National FFA Convention. CHS Communications Specialist Tera Fair says the CHS Foundation booth focused on precision agriculture, showing students what they can do with hands-on learning. "CHS is here to…