Articles tagged under: National FFA Week
Developing Future Leaders in FFA
Published February 22, 2019
Former Larimore (ND) FFA member Tom Lilja served North Dakota FFA as a state officer. "I really enjoyed talking to local FFA chapters about leadership development," he says. Listen to Lilja's story.Working Hard to Achieve Big Goals
Published February 22, 2019
Former Gettysburg (SD) FFA member Dewayne Siebrasse values hard work. Growing up on a farm, his parents instilled a strong work ethic that fueled a desire to set big goals and achieve them through the FFA. "My FFA advisors motivated…Tradition and History of the FFA Jacket
Published February 21, 2019
The blue corduroy FFA jacket represents tradition and history. Former Wellcome Memorial FFA member and Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap says a young FFA member once told him the blue jacket can tell you a lot about a person.…The Lasting Impact of an FFA Advisor
Published February 20, 2019
Farming was tough in the 1980s and former Beach (ND) FFA member Greg Lardy knew he wouldn’t return to the farm. It was FFA advisor Doug Vannurden who encouraged Lardy to stay in agriculture. "He was a tremendous influence," says…Supporting Ag Education In and Out of the Classroom
Published February 20, 2019
There's a shortage of agriculture teachers in the U.S. Vivayic Senior Learning Designer Tiffany Sanderson says as the shortages have presented themselves and continue, states and local school districts are getting creative about bringing passionate and interested people into the…Making Strong Connections With Others
Published February 19, 2019
Not all FFA members pursue a career in agriculture. Former Stanley and Minot, North Dakota FFA member Jon Solberg is a emergency and trauma doctor in Bismarck. "The more experience you can have understanding how people work together and think,…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…Sharing the Positive FFA Experience With Others
Published February 15, 2019
Giving back to North Dakota FFA members so they can have a positive experience is important for former Minot FFA member Dan Mostad. Mostad remembers many things about his time in the FFA. Listen to his story.