Sponsors Bring Innovation to Thousands of FFA Members
Sponsorship gives an innovative experience at National FFA Convention & Expo to not just one, but thousands of FFA members
5 Questions With Beth Bechdol, CEO of AgriNovus
One of the FFA Blue Room's creators talks about its purpose, importance and best features.
Blue Jackets for Deserving Members
A local committee donates 100 jackets to FFA members in need.
23 National Officer Candidates Advance to Phase 2 of Selection Process
The 2018-19 National FFA Officer Team will be selected during the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo, electing six new FFA members to serve as the student leaders of the National FFA Organization. The process to become a national officer is arduous, with the candidates – each state FFA association can submit one individual member annually – taking part in an extensive interview process with a National FFA Officer Nominating Committee. The committee is comprised of students who interview and select the national FFA officers during each National FFA Convention & Expo. It takes a highly motivated person to become a successful National FFA Officer—an opportunity afforded to few members. Becoming a national officer requires members to learn about their passions and gain a better understanding of what life as a national officer is like. The life of a national officer is nonstop hard work and never-ending commitments, but it is a life-changing experience—one they will cherish forever. Forty-two candidates vied for national office this past weekend during Phase 1 of the 2018-19 National FFA Officer [...]
Meet Adam Eichacker 2018 Star Farmer Finalist
For many FFA members, their supervised agricultural experience (SAE) begins in freshman or sophomore year of high school.
Meet Laura Stobb 2018 Star Farmer Finalist
In her youth, Laura Stobb grew up around cattle—her grandparents’ herd, specifically.
Meet Dylan Finken 2018 Star Farmer Finalist
When Dylan Finken set out to start his FFA supervised agricultural experience (SAE), he started working with what he had available: haying equipment on his father’s farm.
Meet Katherine Fazzino 2018 Star in Agriscience Finalist
When Katherine Fazzino’s father and grandfather needed an organic fertilizer that increased crop yields but would not damage the soil, Katherine came to the rescue.
Meet Adrienne Blakey 2018 Star in Agriscience Finalist
As a student intrigued by science—her favorite school subject—Adrienne Blakey found an interest in plant genetics as a student in the Stillwater FFA Chapter in Stillwater, Okla.
Meet Katheryn Vacula 2018 Star in Agriscience Finalist
Coming from a strong high school agricultural education program, Katy Vacula of the Big Foot FFA Chapter in Walworth, Wis., has been involved in an array of research projects.
