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SOCIAL MEDIA
National FFA Facebook Group
This Facebook group, which was created in 2016, boasts more than 20,000 members. It includes current FFA members, alumni, agriculture educators and supporters. If you’re affiliated with FFA, join this group to begin sharing ideas and networking with others nationwide.
Follow the National Officers
The official Instagram account for the National FFA Organization, @nationalffa, is your go-to place for all things FFA. For a closer look at each newly elected national officer’s journey this upcoming year, find and follow @nffapresident, @nffa_secretary, @nffa_svp, @nffacvp, @naffaevp and @nffa_wvp.
AUDIO PSA
The Blue Jacket Frequency
The North Dakota FFA Association is challenging members to submit 30-second public service announcements to air on the Red River Farm Radio Network. In addition to providing tips related to chapter programming and grant funding, participants are encouraged to share their FFA involvement, career goals and personal stories with listeners. The campaign launched earlier this year, and several North Dakota FFA state officers paved the way by submitting their own recordings.
VIDEO SERIES
Cruisin’ Cowgirl
Twelve years ago, Carey Portell was involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver and sustained life-altering injuries. Portell began filming and sharing this video series to shed light on how she navigates daily life as a disabled cattle rancher. Travel with Portell to events, where she speaks about facing challenges head-on and teaches workshops about disabilities in agriculture.
