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A Century of Impact

Published February 26, 2026

As part of National FFA Week, Minnesota FFA leaders are already looking ahead to a historic milestone. The organization will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028 and 2029, and planning is underway for a yearlong celebration to recognize the impact…

AURI Ag Innovation News Podcast

Published February 22, 2026

Unlock the transformative power of the FFA, the organization shaping tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture today. Whether you're a parent, educator, or community supporter, discover how just one opportunity can ignite confidence, leadership, and innovation in youth. If you’ve ever wondered…

A Record Year

Published April 26, 2025

Thousands of Minnesota FFA members are competing this week in Career Development Events, participating in workshops and delegate sessions. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold is also looking forward to general sessions. "We're going to see a record-breaking year…

Agricult-HER: Val Aarsvold

Published March 22, 2024

Val Aarsvold was a state FFA officer. She was an FFA advisor and for the past 23 years has led the Minnesota FFA Foundation. “I have dedicated my personal and professional life to FFA and ag education because I think…

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11 New FFA Chapters Chartered

Published April 24, 2023

Minnesota senior and junior high schools have nearly 40,000 agriculture students and more than 16,000 are members of the FFA. Twenty new FFA chapters chartered in the past five years with an additional 11 chapters welcomed into the organization last…

A New Age for Minnesota FFA

Published December 29, 2022

Minnesota FFA is experiencing unprecedented growth. There’s currently 210 FFA chapters chartered in the state with more than a dozen schools working to add ag ed programs. "In the 30-plus years that I've been involved in agriculture education, I've never…

4-H and FFA Members to Design New Ag License Plate

Published August 5, 2021

During Farmfest, a contest was announced for 4-H and FFA members to help design a new specialized agricultural license plate. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says this new license plate was approved in the most recent legislative session.…

Making a Connection with FFA Members

Published April 19, 2021

Minnesota FFA members, educators and supporters will be gathering virtually this week. Minnesota Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are several Foundation events happening. "We're going to have Zoom events where students can interact and visit with sponsors," says…

What is Your Legacy?

Published March 26, 2021

While every day is special for those in agriculture, the community showed extra appreciation and support during National Ag Week. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are endless career opportunities in agriculture. "We enjoy have career connections…

UM Regent Candidates Have Ag Experience

Published February 24, 2021

Three of the eight finalists for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents have an agricultural connection. In the Seventh Congressional District, the finalists are Doug Huebsch of Perham and Mike Yost of Murdock. Huebsch is a farmer and past…

Articles tagged under: Val Aarsvold

A Century of Impact

AURI Ag Innovation News Podcast

A Record Year

Agricult-HER: Val Aarsvold

11 New FFA Chapters Chartered

A New Age for Minnesota FFA

4-H and FFA Members to Design New Ag License Plate

Making a Connection with FFA Members

What is Your Legacy?

UM Regent Candidates Have Ag Experience

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