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Register Now: AgExplorer Virtual Field Trip at Cargill
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/register-now-agexplorer-virtual-field-trip-at-cargill/
Join AgExplorer live from Cargill’s Innovation Center in Wichita, Kan., on May 11 for a Virtual Field Trip! Registration is now open. AgExplorer’s series of Virtual Field Trips transports you beyond the walls of your classroom into leading agricultural organizations so that you can gain a firsthand account of the diverse career opportunities within the agricultural industry. During May’s Virtual Field Trip at Cargill, AgExplorer will take students inside the world of agriculture to learn how careers in science and technology play a key role in getting food to your table in a safe and affordable way. Students will hear from numerous Cargill employees that represent a variety of interesting careers, from a Food Marketer to Food Scientist, and more! Registration for the event is free and classrooms around the globe can participate by asking a question via AgExplorer.com or on social media with hashtag #AgExplorerVFT. Thursday, May 11 – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT Classrooms and teachers registered for the event will also be notified when the archive is available soon after the live event. The industry of [...]
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Zoetis Industry Support Program Funding Available Through April
https://www.ffa.org/zoetis/zoetis-industry-support-program-funding-available-through-april-2/
In 2016, Zoetis donated nearly $1 million to more than 2,500 FFA chapters across the country through the Zoetis Industry Support Program.
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Monument Valley FFA Chapter Featured On PBS NewsHour
https://www.ffa.org/ag-angle/monument-valley-ffa-chapter-featured-on-pbs-newshour/
The agricultural education program of an impressive Arizona FFA Chapter earned more recognition this week as it was featured on PBS NewsHour. Monument Valley FFA Chapter, located in Kayenta, Arizona, is home to a career and technical education program that defies odds and serves students inside the Navajo Nation. The program is coordinated by Clyde McBride, recently named as an Education Week Leader To Learn From: McBride, who is the director of career and technical education in the 2,000-student Kayenta Unified school district, started this program in 1990 and has built it into a powerhouse that catapults students past the odds they’d face without it. In a Native American community of high poverty and unemployment, his 200 students outscore their peers statewide on math and English tests, and 100 percent graduate from high school, outstripping the statewide average by 22 percentage points. Three-quarters of McBride’s graduates enroll in college or training programs. The rest go straight into the workforce. “The work he does and the successes of his students are phenomenal,” says Jeanne Roberts, who oversees [...]
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Central Region Vice President Valerie Earley Attends White House Farmer Roundtable
https://www.ffa.org/national-ffa-officers/central-region-vice-president-valerie-earley-attends-white-house-farmer-roundtable/
Valerie Earley was called to a meeting at The White House in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.
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National FFA Awards More Than $2.7 Million in Scholarships
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/national-ffa-awards-more-than-2-7-million-in-scholarships/
FFA has awarded more than $2.7 million in scholarships to 1,883 recipients
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FFA / USDA Town Hall with Secretary Sonny Perdue
https://www.ffa.org/2017/05/01/ffa-usda-town-hall-with-secretary-sonny-perdue/
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue chats about the future of agriculture with FFA members around the country.
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G&R Farms Vidalia Onion Sales Support FFA Members
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/gr-farms-vidalia-onion-sales-support-ffa-members/
Retailers in ten states will offer shoppers the opportunity to support FFA members as they purchase G&R Farms Vidalia sweet onions through June 1.
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GUEST ARTICLE: Take a Vacation from Social Media
https://www.ffa.org/2017/05/09/take-vacation-from-social-media/
Hi guys! My name is Alexa Curtis and I am a teen influencer and bullying expert. When I was 12, I started a blog to inspire other teens to follow their dreams. Now, I get to follow mine and inspire you to follow yours! I wanted to talk a bit about the positive and negative sides of the web. While I know the pitfalls of social media, I also know and understand the importance of social media for personal connections, as well as businesses. Sometimes, I wake up and feel so stressed out and overwhelmed with the internet. I hate knowing that I’m supposed to wake up each morning and immediately check my Instagram or Facebook feed, mainly because that’s my job. Last month, I decided I should take one day off per week from the web. So far, it’s making me happier than I’ve ever been. Have you ever taken a vacation from social media? My business partner for my nonprofit, Steve, took a break from social media 2 years ago. He, along with myself, [...]
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Listen Up! Michela Walker, 2016 National FFA Talent Competition Winner
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/listen-up-michela-walker-2016-national-ffa-talent-competition-winner/
Michela Walker, 2016 National FFA Talent Competition winner, shares a few songs she plays on repeat.
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Inside This Outstanding Kansas FFA Alumni Chapter
https://www.ffa.org/alumni-focus/inside-this-outstanding-kansas-ffa-alumni-chapter/
The 250-member Washington County FFA Alumni Chapter proves there really is strength in numbers.
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Bridging Horizons With The National AgrAbility Project
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/bridging-horizons-with-the-national-agrability-project/
The National AgrAbility Project helps FFA chapters enhance independence and promote success for people facing physical disability challenges.
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Ag 101: From Farm To Food
https://www.ffa.org/2017/05/22/ag-101-from-farm-to-food/
Here’s how soybeans make their way from the farm to the consumer
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Oklahoma FFA Advisor: “Dude. Be Nice.”
https://www.ffa.org/2017/05/22/oklahoma-ffa-advisor-dude-be-nice/
The campaign aims to inspire people to build a positive community.
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Madison Taylor is On A Mission To Teach Ag Worldwide
https://www.ffa.org/student-focus/madison-taylor-is-on-a-mission-to-teach-ag-worldwide/
This Minnesota student’s love of ag has taken her to the far corners of the world – and her quest to teach others is just taking off.
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Summer 2017 National FFA Officer Q&A
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/summer-2017-national-ffa-officer-qa/
We ask the National FFA Officer Team about having a global mindset.
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Pop Quiz: National FFA Officer Facts
https://www.ffa.org/national-ffa-officers/pop-quiz-national-ffa-officer-facts/
Can you match these fun facts with the correct 2016-17 National FFA Officer?
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Ag Angle: Stewartsville, Missouri
https://www.ffa.org/ag-angle/ag-angle-stewartsville-missouri/
The bond this man has with his granddaughters is enough to make anyone swell with pride.
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Ohio FFA Members Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes at Arlington National Cemetery
https://www.ffa.org/chapter-focus/ohio-ffa-members-pay-tribute-to-fallen-heroes-at-arlington-national-cemetery/
Landscape design students at the Knox County Career Center in Mount Vernon, Ohio, travel to Washington, D.C., to help landscape at Arlington National Cemetery.
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#AgItForward: California FFA Chapter Promotes Agricultural Literacy
https://www.ffa.org/features/agitforward-california-ffa-chapter-promotes-agricultural-literacy/
The San Luis Obispo FFA in central California created a viral social media campaign in 2014.
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Start Exploring Careers with AgExplorer
https://www.ffa.org/career-success/start-exploring-careers-with-agexplorer/
Start exploring career areas and find your future in agriculture.
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3 Tips For Social Fundraising
https://www.ffa.org/alumni-supporters/3-three-tips-for-social-fundraising/
Crowdfunding services like GoFundMe.com and DonorsChoose.org can be useful tools for FFA chapters, but there are a few things to keep in mind when soliciting donations online: 1. Explain Take the time to clearly explain why you are requesting money and, if possible, detail how every penny will be used. People, especially strangers, are far more likely to give to your cause when they know exactly how you plan to spend their hard-earned money. 2. Be reasonable Ensure you are asking for a reasonable amount of money to achieve your goals. Most crowdfunding sites give you the option to update your campaign with new or shifting needs, which means you can make adjustments later if you end up needing more than you originally requested. 3. Be mindful Be mindful of the middle. Research shows that campaigns typically raise 42 percent of their funds in the first and last three days of their duration, so it’s a good idea to have a midcampaign strategy in place.
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In This Issue: Summer 2017 FFA New Horizons
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/in-this-issue-summer-2017-ffa-new-horizons/
Here's a guide to the newest edition of the official FFA magazine.
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National Officer DeShawn Blanding Attends White House CTSO Meeting
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/national-officer-deshawn-blanding-attends-white-house-ctso-meeting/
FFA was invited to be a part of another critical conversation with White House staff this week.
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Summer 2017: FFA in the USA
https://www.ffa.org/chapter-focus/summer-2017-ffa-in-the-usa/
Here are some of the important and exciting things happening in FFA communities across the nation.
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Live Updates: Stars & Proficiency International Travel Experience
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/live-updates-stars-proficiency-international-travel-experience/
A group of FFA members recognized last fall as finalists for both American Star Awards and National Proficiency Awards have traveled to Ireland.
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