Articles tagged under: South Dakota FFA
Stepping Up to Lead in Uncertain Times
Published May 16, 2020
A new officer team was named during the third and final session of the South Dakota FFA Convention. Former State Vice President Blake Pulse says the COVID-19 pandemic will make this a much different leadership year for the officers. "This…Living to Serve
Published May 16, 2020
Former South Dakota FFA State President Shelby Ruhland says the National FFA Organization does a lot for its members. "Seeing how much this organization does for people and seeing all of the members come together and grow during a global…Leading FFA Members in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published May 15, 2020
The South Dakota FFA Convention was packed with opportunities to celebrate FFA members and share leadership lessons learned. Former South Dakota FFA State Secretary Tori Rasmussen gave her retiring address on Wednesday night during the second general session. "FFA members…South Dakota FFA Convention Begins This Week
Published May 11, 2020
The South Dakota FFA Convention starts on Tuesday. This year, the convention will be virtual, streaming on the South Dakota FFA Facebook page and website. South Dakota FFA State Reporter Sadie Vander Wal says each of the three sessions will…Preparing FFA Members for Life
Published February 26, 2020
Wilmot, South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs says FFA prepared him for many life experiences from serving in the state legislature to teaching agricultural education at Lake Area Technical School in Watertown, South Dakota. "I was part of the effort as…SD Star Finalist Looking Forward to National FFA Convention
Published August 23, 2019
Salem, South Dakota farmer Andrew Streff is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award. In October, he’ll travel to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis for the award ceremony. "This award involves the experience I have working…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…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 the FFA Experience Your Own
Published February 18, 2019
Former Newell FFA (SD) member Tyler Swan says serving as a 2012-13 state FFA officer was an incredible experience, a chance to learn more about different people and how they make FFA their own. "Whether it's production agriculture they're considering,…