With FFA, the Future is Bright
"Communicating our industry’s story is increasingly vital," says Merck Animal Health's Scott Bormann.
Band Drum Major Attends Convention, Despite Loss
FFA band drum major Clayton Thomas performs at convention, even after tragedy.
Make It Happen: Keynote Speaker Jon Petz Energizes FFA Members to Make an Impact
Motivational speaker Jon Petz engaged FFA members in the seventh general session of the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo.
Making a Motion for the First Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE
After a test run in 2016, the conduct of meetings leadership development event debuted this year at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo.
New Blue Jackets Continue FFA Gold Standards
The impact of the FFA jacket lives on, and nearly 1,000 members received their own at convention this year.
Six Named as NAAE Outstanding Agricultural Education Teachers
NAAE award celebrates the most influential teachers in agricultural education.
U.S. Army Shares Ag-Related Career Options and Activities at FFA Expo
FFA members explored Army careers related to food, technology and veterinary science.
Help One Help Many: Keynote Speaker Mick Ebeling Delivers Inspiring Message
FFA members learned how to turn the impossible into the possible during fourth general session.
Secretary DeVos Visits National FFA Convention & Expo
The U.S. Secretary of Education spoke at the fourth general session of the convention and toured the expo.
Joseph Arnold is the 2017 American Star Farmer
INDIANAPOLIS – Growing up on the family farm, Joseph Arnold of Holloway, Minn., knew early on that he wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. When Arnold joined FFA and began learning even more about the industry through classes, he realized working on the farm would be perfect for his supervised agricultural experience (SAE). In the process, Arnold discovered he needed to diversify his crops to sustain his operation. As part of his process, he invested in shares of stock in the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative. He then researched the possibility of growing additional varieties of beans and other produce. As a result, today his operation yields corn, soybeans, navy beans, kidney beans and sugar beets. For the past four years, Arnold has farmed and controlled every aspect of the production and marketing of his crops. He also strives to learn new ways to improve his operation. This persistence and drive have earned him the honor of being named a 2017 finalist for American Star Farmer. “In high school I learned a bit about the business [...]
