Author Archives: Courtney Gerstenecker

Wes Crawford, the Sutherlin FFA Advisor of Oregon has a true passion for agriculture education.  With around 120 students in the Sutherlin agriculture education program, not a single student comes from a traditional agriculture background.  This gives a unique opportunity … Continue reading →

The Shenandoah FFA Chapter of Middletown, Indiana has been named the Model of Innovation Community Development Area Top Chapter.  This small-town chapter has been making a large impact in their community for 33 years.  The FFA members of the Shenandoah … Continue reading →

The value of the experience in the National FFA Organization provides to its members is priceless.  Sponsors and supporters of the National FFA Organization understand the skills and talents that FFA members gain through their experience in the organization.  They … Continue reading →

Passion- a word very fitting for this gentleman.  Former National FFA Advisor, Dr. Larry Case, tells his story from the moment he wore the blue jacket, becoming an agriculture teacher, the National FFA Advisor to his role today, a member … Continue reading →

If you want to learn more about the National FFA Convention Delegate process, be sure to listen in for topics discussed at the 2014 convention and learn of its importance to the organization.  Willow Krumweide, a State Officer from Illinois, … Continue reading →

Bonnie Kegler, the NAAE Representative on the National FFA Alumni Council, expresses her understanding of the importance of a need for local support in Alumni chapters for agriculture educators in order for all FFA members to get the most valuable … Continue reading →

Career Development Events help FFA members to gain communication, leadership and problem solving skills while helping them prepare for future careers in agriculture.  Listen in for an interview with one of the CDE Judges at the 87th National FFA Convention … Continue reading →

FFA Alumni members each have their unique story of why they support the National FFA Organization.  Whether they wore the blue and gold jacket or not, their support runs deep and their passion for all FFA members will amaze anyone. … Continue reading →

The Chief Operating Officer of the National FFA Organization, Joshua Bledsoe, expressed his enthusiasm of the opening of the National FFA Convention Expo in Louisville. The ribbon cutting was the first day of convention.  There are numerous companies and colleges … Continue reading →

Jim McCray, National FFA Alumni President, supports every member in FFA blue corduroy jackets throughout the nation.  FFA Alumni Chapters are there to help support  FFA members, community, agriculture teachers and promote the leadership and knowledge gained through the National … Continue reading →