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A Focus on Mental Health

Published October 25, 2024

Gettysburg, South Dakota FFA member Bobbi Eide competed in the social science portion of the National FFA Convention Agriscience Fair. "I studied mental health concerns in production agriculture and found out that farmers are less likely to reach out for…

A Way of Life for This FFA Member

Published October 24, 2024

Eldon Blume, Redfield, South Dakota, has a Supervised Occupational Experience in FFA that is a part of his daily life. Blume was a poultry proficiency finalist at the National FFA Convention and Expo. “I raise chickens for eggs. I started…

Berrones Selected as New South Dakota FFA Vice President

Published April 25, 2024

For new South Dakota FFA State Vice President Raul Berrones, being selected for an FFA state officer role was an unforgettable experience. "It was surreal. I couldn't believe it and I still can't believe it," said Berrones about when his…

Redfield Students Win Poultry Event

Published April 25, 2024

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…

Articles tagged under: South Dakota FFA

A Focus on Mental Health

A Way of Life for This FFA Member

Berrones Selected as New South Dakota FFA Vice President

Redfield Students Win Poultry Event

Be Your Best Self

Passing on the Torch

A Membership First

A Lesson in Leadership

SDFU and SD FFA Working Together

Blume Wins South Dakota FFA Agribusiness Star

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