Live coverage on RFD-TV/RFD HD will begin New Year's morning with a one-hour special, "The Making of FFA Float," at 10 a.m., followed by RFD-TV's two-hour live coverage of the 121st annual tournament. the Rose Parade will immediately follow, starting at 11 a.m.
National FFA Convention Highlights Tuesday, Oct. 20
Highlights
At the 1969 National FFA Convention, delegates voted to allow female agricultural students to join the organization. The National FFA Agricultural Career Fair allows FFA members to explore careers and educational opportunities.
Social Media Changes How FFA Members Connect
I went to the Washington Leadership Conference this summer," said Katie Dalton of the Russell County FFA Chapter in Kentucky, "and Facebook is how I keep in touch with all the friends I've made. My chapter just started a Facebook group and it's working really well for us,” said Dakota Fox of the Kentucky Webster County FFA Chapter.
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Ponchatoula FFA Named National Chapter Award Winner
The National FFA Organization changed its current name in 1988 in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st United States Congress and is an integral part of public agricultural education.
David C. Hinson Middle School FFA Named National Chapter Award Winner
Hinson Middle School FFA Chapter of Daytona Beach, Florida, was named the winner of the “Outstanding Middle School” Model of Innovation at the 82nd National FFA. It is one of the many ways FFA members achieve the FFA mission and succeed in making a difference in their communities and the lives of others.
Noble FFA Named National Chapter Award Winner
The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for outstanding leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs.
Clinton Central FFA Named National Chapter Award Winner
Students Lead out Loud with Agricultural Issues
Students who participate in this forum are truly "Leading Loud." The winners of the Agricultural Affairs Forum will be announced at 1:30 p.m. Clark is more concerned about the respect and courtesy given during the presentation than the actual difficulty of the project.
FFA members Broadcast Themselves on America’s Heartland
Sergeant Donte Jones leads one of the physical fitness challenge sections at the Army cabin. Army vets keep track of the health of dogs in the military.
Invaluable partnerships honored
A representative from AgFirst Farm Credit Bank accepted the award during an on-stage presentation at the national FFA convention held in October. The National FFA organization selected the organization to receive the special Distinguished Service Citation.
National FFA Honors
An FCS representative accepted the award during an on-stage presentation at the FFA National Convention held in October. FFA and agricultural education programs have helped millions of students achieve extraordinary success for 82 years because of the.
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America
The National FFA organization selected the company as the recipient of a Distinguished Service Citation. A Monsanto representative accepted the award during an on-stage presentation at the National FFA Convention held in October.
INDIANAPOLIS – Monsanto was honored today at the 82nd National FFA Convention for its work in advancing agricultural education. In 2008 and 2009, the company became a platinum sponsor of the National FFA Foundation, supporting several benefit programs.
A Long, Hard Fight: Women in the FFA
When our delegates went to the convention, I told them not to vote for girls," said Bob Stein, former advisor to the Standish-Sterling FFA Chapter in Michigan. One of the first female Future Farmers leaders was Julie Smiley of the Chapter Mount Vernon FFA in Washington State.
Harvey Alston Energizes FFA Crowd
Most of the people who watched 'Dirty Jobs' would watch it and say, 'Man, better them than me.'" Rowe said. Les Swanson, a 60-year-old septic cleaner from Stoughton, Wis., was one of the first people to shadow Rowe on the first season of "Dirty Jobs." Rowe said the 12 hours he spent working with Swanson changed his life, for reasons other than the smell.
FFA members trade official dress for gloves and tools
National FFA Days of Service provide hands-on learning
Hickey said National FFA Days of Service is about more than just "hard work." This year, Hickey volunteered for the first time during National FFA Days of Service.
National Agricultural Proficiency Winners Announced
He is supported by his parents, William and Sonja VanScoy, as well as his FFA advisor, Stephanie Jolliff. He is supported by his parents, Allen and Dorothy Bollinger, as well as his FFA advisors, Mrs.
Roses are Red, Jackets are Blue; We’re in the Parade, Bringing Ag to You
It is RFD-TV's goal to showcase the diversity and depth of the FFA in its current capacity. The FFA and RFD-TV will have a productive impact on the youth of the country.”
Customize Yourself: The National FFA Convention Shopping Mall Offers Lots of Options
34;We wanted to get a little more teacher specific," Crutchfield said of the new Teachers' World. In addition to this concert, Ford has been a sponsor of the National FFA organization for the past 61 years.
National FFA honors Tennessee Governor
Phil Bredesen of Nashville, Tenn., will receive a special VIP recognition for significant contributions to agricultural education. William Camp of Ithaca, N.Y., received a special VIP recognition for significant contributions to agricultural education.
National FFA Honors New York Resident
Under his leadership, the Cornell Agricultural Teacher Training Program has been revitalized and provides leadership to New York's agricultural teachers, FFA and Agriculture in the Classroom programs. Patrick Cockrell of Archer, Florida, receives a special VIP citation for his significant contributions to agricultural education.
National FFA Honors Florida Resident
INDIANAPOLIS – The National FFA Organization has selected Bill Fleet of Lititz, Pennsylvania, to receive a special VIP citation for his significant contributions to agricultural education. Fleet was honored during an onstage presentation at the 82nd National FFA Convention, held in October.
National FFA honors Pennsylvania resident
From April to early October 2009, Fleet served as the acting chief operating officer for the national FFA organization. Case, the National FFA Board of Directors and the National FFA staff to address the pressing challenges facing FFA at the local, state and national levels.
National FFA honors Indiana resident
A retired agricultural education specialist from the Indiana Department of Education, Juncker is known throughout the agricultural industry for his commitment to agricultural education. During his tenure, he trained over 125 state FFA officers, coordinated and conducted leadership programs for thousands of students, trained several national FFA officers and was instrumental in the development of the Indiana FFA Leadership Center.
National FFA honors South Dakota resident
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization with 506,199 student members – all preparing for leadership and careers in agricultural science, business and technology – as part of 7,429 local chapters of FFA in its 50s. states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Reichard was honored during an on-stage presentation at the 82nd National FFA Convention, held in October.
National FFA Honors Pennsylvania Resident
INDIANAPOLIS – Jerry Rose of Wayzata, Minn., has been selected by the National FFA Organization to receive a special VIP recognition for significant contributions to agriculture. Rose was honored during an on-stage presentation at the 82nd National FFA Convention held in October.
National FFA to honor Minnesota resident
As Cargill's corporate vice president, he leads by example and encourages Cargill employees across the country to get involved at the local level and to participate in training the company offers each year during the national FFA convention. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for outstanding leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture.
National FFA honors Georgia resident
Each year at the FFA national convention, 16 national finalists compete for the organization's top awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. These awards reward students who have developed excellent agricultural skills and competencies through their supervised farming experience (SAE); demonstrated excellent management skills; achieved the American FFA degree – the organization's highest level of performance; and fulfilled other requirements in agricultural education, scholastics, and leadership.
Oklahoma student named Star Farmer finalist
The U.S. FFA Degree Recognition Programs are co-sponsored by Case IH of Racine, Wisconsin; Farm Credit Systems of Washington, DC; Pioneer of high birth from Des Moines, Iowa; and Syngenta of Greensboro, NC, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that has Alsum competing for one of the National FFA Organization's top awards.
Wisconsin student named Star in Agribusiness
He is supported by his parents, Lynn and Dixie Kenner, and his FFA advisor, Nathan Torrance. She is supported by her parents, James and Judy Maultsby, and her FFA advisors, Mrs.
Illinois resident named
Her creativity in making agricultural science applicable to real-life situations has attracted more students to agriculture classes here and has been recognized with high honors by the National FFA Organization. The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization with 507,763 student members – all preparing for leadership and.
National Agriscience Teacher of the Year
The Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding agriculture teachers who emphasize agricultural technology in their curriculum. The Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award recognizes outstanding agriculture teachers who emphasize agricultural science technology in their curriculum.
New Jersey teacher named National Agriscience Teacher of the Year Runner-up
She was recognized on stage at the National FFA Convention on Friday, October 23 and received. The Agriscience Student Scholarship and Recognition Program is sponsored by Monsanto as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.
Colorado student earns top honors at National FFA Convention
INDIANAPOLIS - Colorado's Kaitlyn Lingus took home top honors at the 82nd National FFA Convention when she was named the 2009 National FFA Agricultural Science Student of the Year. INDIANAPOLIS - Texas' Brook Nussle took top honors at the 82nd National FFA Convention when she was named the 2009 National FFA Agriscience Organization Student of the Year in second place.
Texas student earns top honors at National FFA Convention
National FFA, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization with 506,199 student members - all preparing for leadership and careers in the. INDIANAPOLIS – The 2009 Agriscience Fair awards were presented on stage during the seventh general session at the 82nd National FFA Convention.
2009 Agriscience Fair Winners Named
Division Three: Katherine Rittenbach, Daria Lukasz; New Jersey Division Four: Ariana Piscitelli, Alaena Wilfong; Oregon. INDIANAPOLIS - Ariel Waldeck, 18, of Cecilia, Ky., is one of 10 students from across the country who will receive a National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct.
Waldeck has success in her genes, earns high honors
USDA Rural Development sponsors the National Agricultural Entrepreneurship Awards Program as a special project of the National FFA Foundation, Inc. INDIANAPOLIS – Tyler Steinbrink, 16, of Chatfield, Minn., is one of 10 students from across the country to receive the National Agricultural Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct.
Steinbrink turns cattle into cash, earns high honors
He is also a talented percussionist who plays in his high school band, a community brass band, and in a rock band he co-founded in eighth grade. Vernon, Ind., is one of 10 students from across the country who will receive a National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct.
Schilling traps and earns high honors
He was the 2008-2009 South Region vice-chairman, and he is also a member of an outdoor sports club. INDIANAPOLIS - Newt McGuire, 17, of Boonville, Mo., is one of 10 students from across the country who will receive a National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. , Oct.
McGuire beautifies community, earns high honors
INDIANAPOLIS - Logan Kotar, 18, of Hysham, Mont., is one of 10 students from across the country who will receive a National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. Kotar was able to market his through word of mouth from customers in the community, and work in the Rosebud Treasure Fair, where he was awarded best of show and each entry received a blue ribbon.
Kotar develops cutting-edge business, earns high honors
INDIANAPOLIS – Kela Kelln, 18, of Fairview, Okla., is one of 10 students from across the country to receive a $1,000 National Agricultural Entrepreneurship Award during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., in October. She was an active member of the Fairview FFA Chapter and participated in State Champion Career Development events.
Kelln connects with ag community, earns high honors
Hanson, 17, of Chatfield, Minn., is one of 10 students from across the country who will receive the National Agricultural Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., in October. His unique enterprise even gave him a leg up in college town social circles—he quickly became known as "the guy in the horse business." The new location also enabled him to expand the market.
Hanson rides to success, earns high honors
He is a member of the UofW-River Falls Rodeo Team and is also a member of the Wisconsin and Minnesota Horse Pulling Associations. Clark is a senior at Northridge High School where she is a member of the student council and the National Honors Society.
Clark pampers pets, earns high honors
Carley, 17, of Milford, Ill., is one of 10 students from across the country to receive a national agri-entrepreneurship award and $1,000 during a ceremony at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. ., October. So he found a prime location and set up The Sweet Corn Shack. Business was a little shaky the first year, but as word spread throughout the community about the quality of Carley's product and his excellent customer service skills, business began to boom.
Carley finds sweet success, earns high honors
In the spring, the community holds an Arbor Day celebration that brings about 8,000 people to town. In the fall, the community celebrates the apple harvest with a celebration called Apple Jack, which brings an additional 6,000 people to town,” Arkfeld said.
Arkfeld finds her niche, earns high honors
Through a combination of agriculture classes and entrepreneurship projects, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply the knowledge I gained in She was also the chaplain of the National Honor Society and leader of its speech team.
Alumni Raises Funds for FFA with Silent Auction
I was really excited to see all the John Deere stuff they had here,” said Dean. We are pleased with the results," said Frank Saldana, National FFA Alumni Executive Secretary, "especially considering the state of the economy."
FFA Collegiate Members Network for ‘Career Success’
One of the biggest attractions at the National FFA Convention each year is the National FFA Agricultural Career Show. The great nation of America considers it important to be present at the National FFA Convention.
Alumni Develop Partnership in Hunger Relief
Each year four individuals are named as the top students in the National FFA Organization. The Stars Over America were announced at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis on Saturday, Oct.
Josh Sundquist Inspires Members to Face Their Bull
She was elected to that office today at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. He was elected to that office today at the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.
Minnesota student named Star in Agriscience
I just wanted to learn new technologies in the field of agronomy, such as crop nutrition,” said Robak. The National FFA Organization has named the Randolph, Wis., All-American All-Star in the 2009 Agricultural Placement, one of the organization's highest honors.
Wisconsin student named Star in Agricultural Placement
