Articles tagged under: National FFA Week
Hands On Experience Through FFA
Published February 25, 2024
Kelliher, Minnesota FFA student Riley Connell helped their school celebrate National FFA Week by teaching an introductory lesson on agriculture to fourth graders. “They were a pretty smart bunch and knew a lot of the basics of farming and ranching,”…FFA Experience Ignites a 50 Year Passion for the Ag Industry
Published February 25, 2024
Proseed District Sales Manager Dave Gehrtz says his experience as an FFA member helped fuel his passion for the ag industry. “I was never a farm boy. My dad was an elevator manager, so I had some background.” Gehrtz has…FFA: A Lesson in Responsibility
Published February 25, 2024
Being a state FFA officer comes with a lot of responsibility, including chapter visits, planning events and helping with contests. “It’s helped increase my leadership skills,” said Annaliese Rauschenberger, state reporter, North Dakota FFA. “Even if you don’t come from…FFA Opens Doors to Opportunity
Published February 23, 2024
Mackenzie Kuschel put on the blue jacket for the first time in eighth grade and it just felt natural. As a freshman at South Dakota State University, Kuschel is now on the Minnesota state FFA officer team. “I make sure…‘Intro to Ag’ Leads to Life Long Skills
Published February 25, 2023
FFA is no stranger to young entrepreneurship and ambition. Since graduating from Fertile-Beltrami High School, Britton McGregor has attended the University of Minnesota-Crookston pursuing a degree in Agriculture Education. At the same time, McGregor started a photography and videography business…FFA Expansion and a Changing Demographic
Published February 24, 2023
Agricultural education programs in Minnesota have expanded in recent years with many new chapters chartered. AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander says he expects to see that trend continue. “There’s really become a renewed curiosity and appeal in where our food…Credit to the FFA
Published February 24, 2023
Butler Machinery Used Agriculture Equipment Manager Brock Saewert followed a long line of farmily members who were part of the FFA. "My biggest milestone was getting my American degree that less than one percent of FFA members achieve." Saewert served…FFA: Forming the Foundation
Published February 23, 2023
South Dakota Soybean Association Executive Director Jerry Schmitz hails from the Elk Point FFA Chapter in the southeastern corner of the state. Schmitz says giving back to the community was a highlight of his FFA career. "We did a number…More Than Cows, Plows, and Sows
Published February 23, 2023
Hailey Maddock is currently serving as North Dakota State FFA Vice President. Maddock says FFA runs in her blood. "It's always been a family thing. My parents were very involved in FFA and my dad was a state FFA president."…