Articles tagged under: National FFA Organization
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…Celebrating 50 Years of Women in the FFA
Published November 4, 2019
At the 1969 National FFA Convention, women gained full membership in the National FFA Organization. Fifty years later, the organization is celebrating the milestone. North Dakota FFA State Parliamentarian Hannah Remington had a realization at last week's delegate session. "I…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…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…National FFA Organization Hits Record Membership
Published September 13, 2019
More than 700,000 student members are now part of the National FFA Organization. That’s a record for student membership, an increase from the more than 669,900 members recorded in 2018. The top states for student membership include Texas, California, Ohio…The Importance of Inconvenience
Published April 9, 2019
The National FFA Organization Western Region Vice-President Shea Booster was in Brookings, South Dakota for the South Dakota FFA Convention. As the keynote speaker during the second general session, he talked about the importance of inconveniences. "People think inconveniences are…Stop and Enjoy the Moment
Published February 18, 2019
Former Waterville-Elysian-Morristown FFA member Staci Martin remembers attending the Washington Leadership Conference and its impact on her decision to work with agriculture, rural, academic and government leaders as a career. She tells current FFA members to take time and enjoy…