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Changes to Official Dress, Opening Ceremony Gain Board Approval
https://www.ffa.org/official-dress/changes-to-official-dress-opening-ceremony-gain-board-approval/
Effective immediately, the board approved two recommendations during its January meeting in Indianapolis.
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Bill Stagg, FFA Strategic Communications Director, to Retire
https://www.ffa.org/2017/01/25/bill-stagg-ffa-strategic-communications-director-to-retire/
For almost 40 years, Bill Stagg has shared the story of agricultural education and FFA throughout the country.
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Heading to College? An Ag Degree Could Land You a Job
https://www.ffa.org/career-success/heading-to-college-an-ag-degree-could-land-you-a-job/
A recent survey reports that students getting ready to enter the workforce are often overlooking one of the top hiring sectors – agriculture. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, employers have nearly 60,000 job openings in agriculture annually, but only 35,000 students with the proper training and education to fill these jobs. In fact, only 3 percent of students recognize the agriculture industry as a top hiring sector. Thankfully, today’s agriculture industry offers a wide array of career paths for individuals with interest in technology, science, education, agriculture and business – among other fields. From agriculture economists, to crop consultants and engineers, experts in multiple fields are needed to feed the world’s growing population. To help close this gap, the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, is awarding scholarships to help develop the next generation of agriculture leaders. Students looking to pursue higher education in an agriculture-related field of study from a two- or four-year program or trade school are eligible to apply for a $1,500 scholarship until Feb. 1, […]
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Ram Trucks Supports FFA Scholarships
https://www.ffa.org/sponsors/ram-trucks-supports-ffa-scholarships/
For 64 years, Ram Trucks has had a strong partnership with the National FFA Organization based on the historic connection between traditional American farming and Ram Trucks.
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A Focus on Soy Quality
https://www.ffa.org/agribusiness-systems/a-focus-on-soy-quality/
Soybeans may not be a hot topic of discussion among many high school students, but for one FFA chapter in Illinois, they are creating quite a buzz.
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Tennessee: Rodeo for a Cure
https://www.ffa.org/ffa-new-horizons/rodeo-for-a-cure/
Each summer, the McMinn Central FFA in Tennessee hosts a rodeo called Bucking for a Cure. The event’s purpose is to raise awareness and money for cystic fibrosis research, all working toward a cure. FFA members sell ads for the rodeo program during the school year. They also organize and run the concession stand, and several talented FFA members enter the rodeo as competitors. A great event for a great cause!
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The School at the Zoo
https://www.ffa.org/chapter-focus/the-school-at-the-zoo/
Most high school students would jump at the chance to spend half their school day at the local zoo.
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Recruitment By The Book
https://www.ffa.org/chapter-focus/recruitment-by-the-book/
When a Minnesota FFA chapter was asked about writing a book for kindergartners in their school district, they jumped at the opportunity to share the story of the blue jacket.
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Think Big: How 100% FFA Alumni Chapter Activation Could Change FFA
https://www.ffa.org/alumni-supporters/think-big-how-100-ffa-alumni-chapter-activation-could-change-ffa/
What would happen if every FFA member had the opportunity to be encouraged, pushed and celebrated by their own crowd of supporters?
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Career Overview: Animal Systems
https://www.ffa.org/ag-101/career-overview-animal-systems-jobs/
If you’re an animal lover, you may find your niche in an Animal Systems career.
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