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FFA Center Brings History to Life
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/ffa-center-brings-history-to-life/
The National FFA Center is open for tours during the week of the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo, and year-round by appointment.
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Nate Smith Entertained – and Inspired
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/nate-smith-entertained-and-inspired/
Convention concert performer Nate Smith encouraged FFA members to pursue a purpose that’s bigger than themselves.
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Influencers Inspire Young Leaders to Stay Involved in Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/influencers-inspire-young-leaders-involved-agriculture/
Social media creators share their takeaways from interacting with this year’s national convention attendees.
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Education Abounds at the Expo
https://www.ffa.org/97th-national-ffa-convention-expo/education-promoted-at-the-expo/
Colleges and universities offer areas of study in agriculture and scholarships to make it a reality.
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Three Chapters Receive Premier Chapter Awards
https://www.ffa.org/94th-national-ffa-convention-expo/three-chapters-receive-premier-chapter-awards/
This trio of chapters took home 2021 Premier Chapter award honors, reserved for the top in the nation.
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Convention Attendees Build Little Free Pantries
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/convention-attendees-build-little-free-pantries/
The National Days of Service project provides a creative way to improve food access in local communities.
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Innovation Station Features Cutting-Edge Agriculture Technologies
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/innovation-station-features-cutting-edge-agriculture-technologies/
Global Unmanned Spray System (GUSS) and Monarch Tractor company showcase self-driving machinery.
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FFA Donors & Supporters Celebrated at National Convention
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/ffa-donors-supporters-celebrated-at-national-convention/
Thank you, FFA sponsors, alumni and supporters, for giving your time, talents and resources!
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A Thanksgiving Message From Dr. James Woodard
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/a-thanksgiving-message-from-the-owl/
National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard sends a hearty thank you to teachers and FFA advisors.
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Happy Holidays From Dr. James Woodard
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/happy-holidays-from-dr-james-woodard/
National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard wishes everyone Happy Holidays
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To FFA Advisors: Be the Best Version of Yourself
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/to-ffa-advisors-be-the-best-version-of-yourself/
National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard begins the New Year with a message of inclusion.
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Dr. James Woodard: The Action of Respect
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/dr-james-woodard-the-action-of-respect/
National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard shares a story that exemplifies the value of Respect.
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Dr. James Woodard: Embracing Our Differences
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/dr-james-woodard-embrace-our-differences/
National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard learns a valuable lesson in the classroom.
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Dr. James Woodard: Welcoming Our Members and Friends
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/dr-james-woodard-welcoming-our-members-and-friends/
National FFA Advisor Dr. James Woodard inspires members and advisors alike to be welcoming to all.
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Dr. James Woodard: Cultivating Inclusive Ag Ed Programs
https://www.ffa.org/here-by-the-owl/dr-james-woodard-cultivating-inclusive-ag-ed-programs/
National FFA Advisor encourages ag teachers to cultivate an environment that respects, embraces and welcomes all.
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I Didn’t Wear the Jacket, but I Am an Alumnus
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/i-didnt-wear-the-jacket-but-i-am-an-alumnus/
Mindy McDermott traded her ag classroom for a career with Bayer Crop Science, where she's teaching farmers, dealers and sales teams.
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A Love of Farming Can Lead Down Many Career Paths
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/a-love-of-farming-can-lead-down-many-career-paths/
FFA sponsor Bayer awards more than $500,000 in scholarships to FFA members each year. Read about one of the recipients of their generosity.
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Supporting Career Paths Through Scholarships Can Lead to a Continued Passion for Agriculture
https://www.ffa.org/scholarships/supporting-career-paths-through-scholarships-can-lead-to-a-continued-passion-for-agriculture/
Did you know that the ag industry is one of the largest employers in the United States? Agriculture and its related industries provided 21.1 million full- and part-time jobs in 2021 — or 10.5 percent of total U.S. employment! So it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that agriculture isn’t just for those seeking careers on farms or ranches. One of the programs I manage in my work at Bayer is Grow Ag Leaders, a Bayer Fund scholarship program, which awards more than $500,000 in scholarships every year. The prospective majors of our 2023 scholarship recipients demonstrate some of the incredibly diverse college majors that feed into the field of agriculture: Animal Breeding and Genetics; Diesel Mechanics; Environmental Engineering; Communications; Welding; Natural Resources Management; Landscape Architecture; Forest Management; Parks, Recreation & Tourism Studies; and many more. One of our recent scholarship recipients perfectly illustrates how a love of agriculture can transform into a promising career. Alaina Gebel from Waukon, Iowa, received a Grow Ag Leaders scholarship in 2023. She is currently a freshman at Iowa State University, [...]
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4 Things to Consider for a Regenerative Agriculture SAE
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/4-things-to-consider-for-a-regenerative-agriculture-sae/
If you’re interested in improving the health of the land while maintaining profitability, regenerative agriculture practices might be for you.
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7 Summer Tasks to Enhance Your SAE
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/7-summer-tasks-to-enhance-your-sae/
Make the most of your time this summer and develop an award-worthy project.
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6 Things I Learned as a State Officer
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/6-things-i-learned-as-a-state-officer/
Jake Traylor’s time as 2016-17 Texas FFA president set him up for a successful journalism career.
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8 Tips for First-Year FFA Members
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/8-tips-for-first-year-ffa-members/
Start your FFA journey strong by getting involved, connecting with others and starting an SAE.
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6 Reasons to Join a Collegiate FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/6-reasons-to-join-a-collegiate-ffa-alumni-and-supporters-chapter/
Staying involved in FFA while in college benefits you and the next generation of FFA members.
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5 Ways to Partner With Your State FFA Foundation
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/5-ways-to-partner-with-your-state-ffa-foundation/
State foundations work hard for FFA members. Express your gratitude by working with them on a common goal.
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Advisor Ed Terry Delivers Decades of Impact
https://www.ffa.org/advisors/decades-of-impact/
Terry retires after 51 years of teaching agriculture and 45 years serving as the Randolph FFA advisor.
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