On behalf of over 50,000 attendees of the 79th National FFA Convention, "Thank you, Indy, for the warm welcome!". Many of the participants were able to hang out with their schools' FFA members at the convention.
Hundreds of Volunteers Launch National FFA Day
Even with the rain and in only eight hours, FFA members seeded and planted over acres of the park system. There he challenged FFA members to incorporate the lessons they learned during their Service Day into their own communities.
Iowa Student is Agriscience Student of the Year
2006 Agriscience Fair Winners Named
Washington resident is 2006 Agriscience Teacher of the Year
The LifeKnowledge® program is a strategic initiative of the National FFA Organization to further help agricultural students develop skills in leadership, personal growth and career success. The National FFA Alumni Association held its 35th convention, Power of Partnership, on Thursday afternoon, October 3, at the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Distinguished in Service
He is a lifetime member of the National FFA Alumni Association and is an honorary recipient of the American Diploma. I really owe a lot to my advisor for encouraging me and for their commitment and dedication in spending time with me and encouraging me to apply for the award,” he said.
Star in Agricultural Placement Finalists
He joined the Dairy Cattle Judging team and began learning all he could about the industry. "I think the dairy cattle industry has a bright future and I can see myself becoming an owner/operator one day down the road," said the Linn, Kan., resident.
Star in Agribusiness Finalists
He is the son of Bryce and Gaye Peters and is a member of the Linn FFA Chapter. He is the son of Dan and Holly Varner and a member of the Delta FFA Chapter where Jerry Allen is his FFA advisor.
Star in Agriscience Finalists
He is the son of Ann Miemietz and the late Gerald and is a member of the Independence FFA Chapter. He is the son of Paul and Carmen Ruddle and his FFA advisors are Dr.
Star Farmer Finalists
When members are selected to be part of the FFA's National Talent Program, they can perform at conventions, special banquets and evening concerts. Members of the national talent play an integral role in providing motivation, enthusiasm and patriotism to the convention.
FFA Chorus hits the right note in Indianapolis
FFA Presents H.O. Sargent Diversity Awards
During the 79th FFA National Convention, chapters across the country competed for the honor of Model of Innovation winner. Three Star Gold Chapters competed for the honor in three main categories: Chapter Development and Student and Community Development.
Chapter Development
The chapters that received the honors received a plaque in a ceremony on stage during the second general session of the convention.
Community Development
Student Development
Middle School
Tommy Kiselica, FFA member from Cazenovia, N.Y., had to explain to visitors that New York is much more than just the city known as "The Big Apple". He told them, "New York is more country than city," and he had the agricultural facts to back up his assertion. His sisters Aimee and Alisha Nelson, from the same department, manned the booth with Palacio early Tuesday morning.
The following FFA asso- ciations participated in
We all want to rush and everything revolves around me, me, me,” he said. The deeper your foundation, the higher you will go in whatever you do,” he said. I make a living with my words, and now they're running away from me,” he said, looking out into the crowd of more than 10,000 FFA members.
"I wrote a list of fifty things I wanted to do before I died, and speaking at the national FFA convention was number one on my list," he said.
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Issues Forum
Agricultural Mechanics
Agricultural Sales
Agronomy
Creed Speaking
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Dairy Foods
Environmental/Natural Resources
Extemporaneous Public Speaking
Farm Business Management
Floriculture
Food Science and Technology
Horse Evaluation
Job Interview
Livestock Evaluation
Marketing Plan
Meats Evaluation and Technology
Nursery and Landscape
Parliamentary Procedure
Poultry Evaluation
Prepared Public Speaking
Agricultural Communications—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Agricultural Education—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Agricultural Mechanics and Energy Systems—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance—Entrepreneurship
Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance—Placement
Agricultural Processing—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Agricultural Sales—Entrepreneurship
Agricultural Sales—Placement
Agricultural Services—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Aquaculture—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Beef Production—Entrepreneurship
Beef Production—Placement
Dairy Production—Entrepreneurship
Dairy Production—Placement
Diversified Agricultural Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Diversified Crop Production—Entrepreneurship
Diversified Crop Production—Placement
Diversified Horticulture—Entrepreneurship
Diversified Horticulture—Placement
Diversified Livestock Production—Entrepreneurship
Diversified Livestock Production—Placement
Emerging Agricultural Technology—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Equine Science—Entrepreneurship
Equine Science—Placement
Fiber and/or Oil Crop Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Floriculture—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Food Science and Technology—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Fruit Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Grain Production—Entrepreneurship
Grain Production—Placement
Home and/or Community Development—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Landscape Management—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Nursery Operations—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Outdoor Recreation—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Poultry Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Sheep Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Small Animal Production and Care—Entrepreneurship
Small Animal Production and Care—Placement
Specialty Animal Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Specialty Crop Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Swine Production—Entrepreneurship
Swine Production—Placement
Turf Grass Management—Entrepreneurship
Turf Grass Management—Placement
Vegetable Production—Entrepreneurship/Placement
Wildlife Production and Management – Entrepreneurship
Wildlife Production and Management – Placement
Anita Estes
National FFA Central Region Vice President
The Difference”
Something even more powerful is when we take those new-found talents and passions and make a difference for others. Tim is an individual who has seen his difference, but more than that, he has chosen to be a difference for other people through his service. And because we are incredibly different from each other, there are so many ways we can be a difference to other people.
We can be the difference to our parents by doing your chores, to our friends by listening, to our students by paying attention to what each one needs.
Erica Der
Under a tree in the field there were 20 or 30 people in the shade with food for those who were working. A few days later I was woken up by the screeching of four rakes, and in the afternoon seven tractor engines with balers started up. Even though they each had their own busy schedule, they all found some time and task to do to help us; and there was something a little different for everyone.
It was from them that I learned that we all have something to give and that we must look deep within ourselves to see it.
National FFA Southern Region Vice President
A cart of fuel would arrive to keep the lawn mowers running; many people were laughing and talking.
Happy Thanksgiving”
Why the hell didn't I take the time to think about all the things I had to be thankful for. Be thankful for income tax, It means you earned money Be thankful for bee stings,. That means you have water Be thankful for sunburn That means you've gotten warmer Be thankful for brake lights That means you can drive.
It is a reminder of all the things, both big and small, that we have to be grateful for.
Jessie Geib
National FFA Secretary
What if They Knew?”
When we stop hiding, don't ask "What if they knew?" and start showing people who we really are, it's amazing how much it will do for ourselves. But then I'd remember it, and I'd think, "What if they knew?" What if they knew that after 26 years of being in business, after 26 years of pouring our blood, sweat and tears into this place, we had to go out of business. Throughout the year, as I traveled, people always asked me, “What is the hardest thing about being a citizen of-.
The writer George Eliot said: "What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?".
Ryan Peterson
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President
With an Open World”
You see, I ended up with none other than Stan "The Man" Gordon in my group. These narrow-minded views of the world can lead us to believe that we do not have the choices or options necessary to be successful in life. Of course, it's easy to believe we know it all when our view of the world is so small.
But when we strive to see the world through other people's eyes and realize that we are always learning from everyone around us, our view of the world suddenly changes.
Stuart Joy
Mallory was right about a twelve-year-old seventh grader who thought he knew everything. Let's do our best to recognize different perspectives in our lives and learn from everyone around us. Let's make sure we never discount an opportunity or opportunity to learn something new.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's open our arms and embrace the opportunities that lie before us.
National FFA Western Region Vice President
The Way Up Is Down”
At that point she politely asked if she could interrupt her for a minute and asked Papa Trueman how much he wanted the check for. You must know that Papa Trueman was a farmer, and he made do with what he had, and seldom had much left over. Papa Trueman then turned, looked down at his lap again, and said, "I think those kids need it more than we do."
Papa Doyle told me that he would never forget it and he also always made a point to say, "It was an honest gift and it was how Trueman operated so often."
Travis Jett
Daddy wasn't thinking about himself, he was thinking about his family, the customer, the company. The next time our parents start lecturing or scolding instead of getting cocky and getting all worked up, we instead go down and listen, go down and try to understand. I have heard it said that "the greatest among us must be the least and the servant of all." Leaving a lasting impression requires us to dismount.
Get off the pedestals, get off the high horses, and come down to the level from where we can truly serve others.
National FFA President
It was only his first day as a greeter and he was happy to already see so many people he hadn't seen in a long time, including me. If we want to make a difference in this world, we often have to get over ourselves. The next time a friend really messes up and gets hurt instead of blaming and cursing, we forgive them instead.
The next time a younger chapter member starts annoyingly following our group around, instead of worrying about how they'll make us look and telling them to get lost, we instead bring them into the group and show them the ropes , grow them as a leader.
Average”
It was my ninth year, and I was the quarterback of the freshman football team. It is an honor to be part of the voice that speaks for the future of our organization.”. Tyler Treptow, Texas National Delegate, said he enjoys participating in guiding the future of the National FFA organization.
They play a critical role in making decisions for the future of the National FFA Organization.
Issue Committee #1: Start-Up Grants for New Chapters
Issue Committee # 2: Provide resources for beginning SAE projects
Issue Committee #3: Provide Materials and Resources in both English and Spanish
Issue Committee #4: Middle School Membership Opportunities
Issue Committee #5: Career Development Event Innovations
Issue Committee #6: Female Official Dress
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachussets
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraksa
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Nominating Committee Members
Wyoming
Forty-one FFA members competed for the six national officer spots at this year's national FFA convention. The candidates were interviewed by an appointed committee of peers during the 79th National FFA Convention. Candidates will be evaluated on their application, a written test, two writing exercises and five interview rounds.
The interview rounds included one-on-one interviews, delivering a speech, facilitating a workshop, round robin interviews and a personal interview round.
List of national officer candidates
Connecticut
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Utah
Obion County Central FFA Benjamin Wiggins Crocket County FFA Casey Elizabeth Williams Crocket County FFA Matthew S. Leibbrandt Chase County FFA Ryan Loock Spencer-Naper FFA Amber Irene Macek Ravenna FFA Megan M. Owsley County FFA Matthew Anderson Lincoln County FFA John David Artis Heath FFA Justin Austin.
Bryant Western Hills FFA Lance Bryant Todd Central FFA Terra Bryant Barren County FFA Ashley N. Jones Marion County FFA Daniel Jordan Spencer County FFA Jordan Lynne Judy Todd Central FFA Augustine J.
THE FFA MISSION
THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION
