Monthly Archives: November 2023
Opportunities to Learn Before and During the National FFA Convention & Expo
Nearly 70,000 FFA members are in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. For some, it may initially be overwhelming. After exploring the opportunities available at the Expo, in addition to agriculture-related tours, two Wisconsin FFA Stanley … Continue reading
National FFA Foundation Achieves Record-Breaking Fundraising Year
A record-breaking $28.7 million was raised this past year by the National FFA Foundation because of many multi-year commitments and passionate individuals wanting to contribute to FFA members from across the nation, says National FFA Foundation Executive Director of Development … Continue reading
2023 Dairy Production-Placement Winner Lauren Homan.
Lauren Homan of the New Bremen FFA Chapter in Ohio is an assistant herdsman at her family’s dairy farm, an operation raising 480 Holstein cows and 400 heifers. Her work started with feeding calves and has grown to taking care … Continue reading
To Live Fruitfully is to Serve: Cedar Bluff FFA Members Share Their Service Experiences
Service is an essential part of every FFA member’s experience in the organization. The Cedar Bluff FFA Chapter from Alabama showcased their service projects at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo. “We are teaching our members that “to live … Continue reading
One-Star General Shares Opportunities, Wisdom with FFA Members
Gen. Jim Bauerle, a retired one-star general in the U.S. Army, is spending his week at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo recruiting students to join the service. FFA members visiting the U.S. Army booth have the opportunity to … Continue reading
Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters Wins Outstanding State Association for the Sixth Year
For the sixth year in a row, the Wisconsin FFA Alumni and Supporters received the Outstanding FFA Alumni and Supports State Association Award. It recognizes states’ work in growing quality programs. This award is judged on a state’s efforts in … Continue reading
Kyelynn Coombe Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Beef Production – Entrepreneurship
Kyelynn Coombe of the Joliet FFA Chapter in Montana started her project in 2006 when her parents gave her one polled Hereford cow. Since then, she has increased her herd to include 131 females and three bulls. She has 38 … Continue reading
Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma Named 2023 Model of Excellence Winner
Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma was named the 2023 Model of Excellence. One activity taught farm fire safety by connecting members to their local fire department during a hands-on learning demonstration at the school farm. Members learned how to use a … Continue reading
2023 Diversified Agricultural Production- Entrepreneurship/Placement Winner Brant Failes
Brant Failes of the Cherokee FFA Chapter in Oklahoma began his supervised agricultural experience (SAE) with a small commercial cow herd, a bull and 20 rented acres of wheat farm ground. He has expanded his program to include replacement heifers, … Continue reading
Amanda Osmundson Named 2023 National Proficiency Winner in Beef Production – Placement
Amanda Osmundson of the Oakdale FFA Chapter in California works on her family’s beef operation, helping to manage 300 heard of registered Beefmaster, commercial, and E6 cattle. Her focus is a seed stock operation to sell registered bulls and donor … Continue reading