Author Archives: Michelle Stangler
Student Voice to the National Level, a Focus for a Committee
To aid in strengthening the connection between FFA members and leadership at the National FFA level, the Student Voice Reassessment Committee explored opportunities to engage the student voice within the organization. The student-led committee recommendations will be voted on by … Continue reading
One of Six Delegate Committees Focused on Transparent Communication
Answering questions of, “How can National FFA better communicate opportunities to students?” to “In what ways can National FFA have clearer communication to its membership?” were what the one of six student-led committees focused on. The delegate committee met to … Continue reading
Encouraging Production Agriculture Students is a Goal of Committee
Looking into evaluating opportunities specific to production agriculture in National FFA programming was what the Production Agriculture Opportunities Delegate Committee was tasked with. As a student-led committee, they had many conversations about what can be done and emphasized at the … Continue reading
Committee Creates Conversations on Affiliation
Allowing more students to be involved in FFA is what affiliation – one of two membership options – strives to do. Affiliation is where a chapter pays a flat overall fee compared to optional dues-based membership where it’s paid per … Continue reading
Organization Connects Students to Agricultural Reserach
There are many opportunities for students in agricultural research and one organization is striving to connect with more young people. The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research funds students projects from congress in part with agricultural organizations. Michelle Olgers shares … Continue reading
Two National FFA Chorus Members Reflect on the 75 Year Anniversary
There are many diverse opportunities to learn more about agriculture, but also create connections. For two FFA members, they have found a community being part of the National FFA Chorus, which is celebrating 75 years. Learn more from Kansas native … Continue reading
National FFA Chorus Celebrates 75 Years
75 years of FFA members singing in the National FFA Chorus is filled with history from yearly song choices to friendships made from across the nation. The choir performs annually at the National FFA Convention & Expo where they recognized … Continue reading
National FFA Western Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Appreciative of the opportunities to hear and see where FFA members were all from sums up Ryan Williamson’s year as a National FFA Officer. While he knew it would be a year of service to an organization Williamson has been … Continue reading
National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Reflects on Year of Service
Memories from across the nation were made for this year’s National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Gracie Murphy. Hailing from Illinois, she embraced the real moments by sharing special videos on social media and meeting people from the east to … Continue reading