Articles tagged under: National FFA Organization
South Dakota FFA Convention Begins This Week
Published May 11, 2020
The South Dakota FFA Convention starts on Tuesday. This year, the convention will be virtual, streaming on the South Dakota FFA Facebook page and website. South Dakota FFA State Reporter Sadie Vander Wal says each of the three sessions will…ND FFA Association Cancels State Convention
Published April 17, 2020
The North Dakota FFA Association is cancelling state convention. However, there will still be a celebration for members. "We can't gather in Fargo in June, but we'll spend some time celebrating the accomplishments of members in a virtual aspect," said…Living to Serve
Published February 27, 2020
Northland Community and Technical College Farm Business Management Instructor Josh Tjosaas remembers serving as a Minnesota FFA State Treasurer in 1995 to 1996. "It was quite an accomplishment at that time and it led to subsequent officers coming from my…Believing in the Future of Agriculture
Published February 25, 2020
Farm Credit Services of Mandan Vice President of Operations Tom Williams III won’t forget the FFA creed. "I won the chapter creed contest as a greenhand. Then, I went on to win the district contest and placed second place in…National Officer Visits SD For National FFA Week
Published February 21, 2020
South Dakota FFA State President Shelby Ruland says National FFA Organization Secretary Kourtney Lehman is visiting South Dakota during this National FFA Week. "We'll travel to Scotland and Milbank FFA Chapters. We will also be in Brookings for a meeting…FFA Develops the Next Generation
Published February 21, 2020
When former Ada, Minnesota FFA member Nathan Purrington looks back at his FFA experience, he remembers advisor Lowell Gunderson. "He was always passionate about his students." Purrington taught agricultural education in Ada for a few years. Now, he teaches agricultural…Woodard Steps into National FFA Advisor Role
Published November 29, 2019
The National FFA Organization named a new National FFA Advisor following the retirement of Steve Brown. Georgia-native James Woodard started in mid-November. He’s taking a closer look at creating the pipeline for agricultural careers. "We have a challenge in thinking…Woodard Named National FFA Advisor
Published November 15, 2019
Georgia native James Woodard is the new director of agricultural education, FFA board chair and National FFA Organization advisor. Woodard is replacing Steve Brown who served as board chair and advisor for 11 years. Brown recently retired from his position…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…