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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Not All FFA Members Pursue Agriculture After High School

Published October 26, 2018

Ridgewater College Agricultural Instructor Curt Yoose met FFA members at the AgCentric booth during the National FFA Expo in Indianapolis. "We ask members what are you going to do when you graduate? A lot of them are unsure. There's a…

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Articles tagged under: National FFA Convention

FFA Member Reflects on President Trump’s Visit

Trump Covers Farm Bill, Trade in Address to FFA Members

Perdue Talks Trade at National FFA Convention

Benson Finishes in “Top 23” of National FFA Officer Candidates

MN, SD FFA Members Receive Top Proficiency Honors

FFA Delegates Prepare for President Trump’s Visit

Four Pillars of Focus for National FFA

A Future in Precision Ag

Supporting FFA Members With Hands-On Learning

Not All FFA Members Pursue Agriculture After High School

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