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John Deere and FFA Celebrate 75 Years of Partnership
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/john-deere-and-ffa-celebrate-75-years-of-partnership/
Celebration includes time capsule and $75,000 donation to Living to Serve grants
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National Officers Reflect on Their Year of Service
https://www.ffa.org/91st-national-ffa-convention/national-officers-reflect-on-their-year-of-service/
The National FFA Officer Team reflect on their last days of national office.
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Five FFA Chapters Named National Chapter Award Winners
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/five-ffa-chapters-named-national-chapter-award-winners/
Find out which FFA chapters won these five National Chapter Awards!
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Overcoming Shame, Stigma Key to Addressing Opioid Addiction in Rural Communities
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/overcoming-shame-stigma-key-to-addressing-opioid-addiction-in-rural-communities/
FFA members can help their communities talk about and overcome opioid abuse
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John Deere and National FFA Partner for 75 Years
https://www.ffa.org/uncategorized/john-deere-and-national-ffa-partner-for-75-years/
For 75 years, Deere & Company has partnered with the National FFA Organization. To celebrate the partnership, Deere & Company donated an additional $75,000 to the Living to Serve platform and packed a green time capsule to unpack in another 75 years.
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American Star Farmer Finalist Dylan Finken
https://www.ffa.org/uncategorized/american-star-farmer-finalist-dylan-finken/
Meet American Star Farmer Finalist Dylan Finken from the Max FFA Chapter in North Dakota.
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American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Katherine Fazzino
https://www.ffa.org/uncategorized/american-star-in-agriscience-finalist-katherine-fazzino/
Meet American Star in Agriscience Finalist Katherine Fazzino from the Rudder FFA Chapter in Texas.
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American Star in Agriscience Finalist – Katheryn Vacula
https://www.ffa.org/uncategorized/american-star-in-agriscience-finalist-katheryn-vacula/
Meet American Star in Agriscience Finalist Katheryn Vacula from the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Wisconsin.
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Goreville FFA Awarded National Premier Chapter – Building Communities
https://www.ffa.org/uncategorized/goreville-ffa-awarded-national-premier-chapter-building-communities/
Hallie Grenfell represented the Goreville FFA Chapter from Illinois to discuss the chapter’s community projects, including a book written by the chapter dedicated to veterans and their stories.
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Three Ways to Use #SpeakAg Effectively
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/three-ways-to-use-speakag-effectively/
FFA members need to use #SpeakAg to share their voice on Ag issues.
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Benjamin Curtin Named 2018 Star in Agribusiness
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/meet-benjamin-curtain-2018-star-in-agribusiness-finalist/
For Ben Curtin of the Taylorville FFA Chapter in Illinois, a crossroads of art and agriculture exists in his metalworking business.
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Colin Wegner Named 2018 Star in Agricultural Placement
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/meet-colin-wegner-2018-star-in-agricultural-placement/
For Colin Wegner, family is the big motivator behind his career in agriculture.
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Eric Koehlmoos Named 2018 Star in Agriscience
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/meet-eric-koehlmoos-2018-star-in-agriscience-finalist/
Not many teenagers have an ethanol producing facility in their basement, but for Eric Koelmoos, a student from the South O'Brien FFA Chapter in Paullina, Iowa.
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Austin Stanton Named 2018 Star Farmer
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/austin-stanton-named-2018-star-farmer/
Like a good bread recipe or a cowboy tall tale, farming is a tradition Austin Stanton’s family has passed through generations.
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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos tours convention and expo
https://www.ffa.org/uncategorized/secretary-of-education-betsy-devoss-tours-convention-and-expo/
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos toured ‘The Blue Room,’ a new addition to this year’s convention that’s full of interactive technology and education tools. DeVoss also walked around the convention center with FFA members talking about their experiences with the organization.
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West Rowan Named 2018 Outstanding FFA Alumni Chapter
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/west-rowan-named-2018-outstanding-ffa-alumni-chapter/
Find out why West Rowan FFA Alumni Chapter has been selected for this award!
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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Tours FFA Convention and Expo
https://www.ffa.org/91st-national-ffa-convention/secretary-of-education-betsy-devos-tours-ffa-convention-and-expo/
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos toured the FFA convention and expo, talking with members and interacting with agricultural and educational companies.
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The Voice Finalist Brennley Brown Sings of Her Country Roots in National FFA Expo
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/the-voice-finalist-brennley-brown-sings-of-her-country-roots-in-national-ffa-expo/
The Voice season 12 finalist, Brennley Brown, meets with FFA members at the Tractor Supply exhibit in the National FFA Expo
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Female Leaders in Agriculture Encourage, Empower the Next Generation of Women
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/female-leaders-in-agriculture-encourage-empower-the-next-generation-of-women/
Female leaders in agriculture share stories and advice for future leaders.
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Two Oklahoma Students Shine a Light on the Power of Abilities, Teamwork
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/two-oklahoma-students-shine-a-light-on-the-power-of-abilities-teamwork/
Second-place agriscience winners have embraced their talents and abilities and found success working as a team.
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FFA Talks Sustainability With Ag Leaders and Educators
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/ffa-talks-sustainability-with-ag-leaders-and-educators/
FFA members, ag educators, and industry leaders gathered to discuss future direction for agriculture and the FFA.
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Honoring a Legacy Through Action: Past National FFA Officers Reunite in Memory of Jeff Rudd
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/honoring-a-legacy-through-action-past-national-ffa-officers-reunite-in-memory-of-jeff-rudd/
Past national FFA officers serve on prepared public speaking committee in honor of their fellow officer Jeff Rudd.
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National FFA Talent Winner Emma Long Sings “Don’t Stop Believin'” to FFA Members
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/national-ffa-talent-winner-emma-long-sings-dont-stop-believin-to-ffa-members/
National FFA Talent winner Emma Long sings her way into the hearts of FFA members.
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2018-19 National FFA Officer Team Elected at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo
https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/2018-19-national-ffa-officer-team-elected-at-the-91st-national-ffa-convention-expo/
Meet the 2018-19 National FFA Officers.
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A Peculiar Proficiency With Llamas and Peacocks
https://www.ffa.org/91st-national-ffa-convention/a-peculiar-proficiency-with-llamas-and-peacocks/
This 2018 national FFA proficiency finalist shows the exotic side of agriculture. There are many FFA members who can say they grew up with livestock, whether it’s cattle or pigs, sheep or chickens. Not many can say they cared for llamas and peacocks in their childhood, however. One of this year’s Specialty Animal Production Proficiency Award finalists grew up with these exotic animals and incorporated them into her FFA experience. Cassidy Hacker of the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter in Minnesota said her father started the family’s llama operation when he bought a pair for her mother. When Hacker was 3 years old, she started caring for the llamas. A few years later, around kindergarten age, Hacker acquired the peacocks. “I went to an exotic bird sale with my dad,” she says. “They were so beautiful. I fell in love with them and decided I wanted to raise them.” Hacker is known as the Llama Girl in her area because she brings the llamas to community events. “I bring the llamas to county fair,” she says. “I bring [...]
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