Articles tagged under: South Dakota FFA
Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
Published Yesterday
A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year's South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year's worth…Be Your Best Self
Published April 22, 2024
For South Dakota FFA State Treasurer Gretta Larson, the past year helped her to build genuine connections with other members while preparing herself for the future. "If you don't know what you want to do, just recognize that by trying…Passing on the Torch
Published April 22, 2024
As new officers prepare to take over for retiring leadership, South Dakota FFA State Vice President Dustin Kolb reflects on his FFA career. "To me, FFA is so focused on the future leaders of agriculture and beyond," said Kolb. "When…A Membership First
Published April 22, 2024
South Dakota set a membership record this year as the organization continues to grow in the state. "South Dakota FFA has reached over 6,000 members which is the first time we've done that and so the organization as a whole is…A Lesson in Leadership
Published April 22, 2024
South Dakota FFA President Alyssa Feathers said her time in leadership has been an exciting experience. "I've learned so much more about leadership and how it can evolve and look differently for each person," said Feathers. "I joined FFA when I…SDFU and SD FFA Working Together
Published April 22, 2024
The South Dakota Farmer's Union takes an active role in the South Dakota FFA Convention. According to SDFU Education Program Specialist Samantha Olson, the FFA members have unlimited potential. "There are endless opportunities for the students in agriculture. You don't…Blume Wins South Dakota FFA Agribusiness Star
Published April 22, 2024
Elden Blume, of Redfield, South Dakota, is the winner of this year's South Dakota FFA Agribusiness Star. Blume took home the prize on the back of his poultry business that he runs from home. "I really enjoy FFA, it means…Blagg Named State Star Farmer
Published April 22, 2024
McCook Central's Ryan Blagg is this year's South Dakota FFA State Star Farmer. Blagg, who is from Salem, South Dakota, took home the Star thanks to Supervised Agricultural Experience where he raised cattle, show goats and has a custom bean…A Record Crowd
Published April 20, 2024
The South Dakota FFA State Convention is a culmination of a year's work. South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide said the convention is all about rewarding that effort. "It's a great experience for South Dakota's youth to connect…