…is the National FFA Convention. They come from all over the nation. FFA, that’s Future Farmers of America, is one of the oldest youth organizations in America. Probably the largest…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…“Having been actively involved in FFA myself for many years, I understand the optimism, energy and potential FFA members provide for the future of our industry. We are excited to…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…FFA Organization blog. About National FFA Foundation The National FFA Foundation builds partnerships with industry, education, government, other foundations and individuals to secure financial resources that recognize FFA member achievements,…
FFA Announces Record Membership
The National FFA Organization last week announced record-high student membership of 649,355. Current membership is three percent higher than 2015’s 692,000 some members. FFA says the number of FFA chapters…
Funding for 2016 “CalAgPlate” Grant Program
…farming community,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The purchase of a CalAgPlate helps to fund educational opportunities statewide which include agricultural workshops, farm tours and the State FFA Leadership Conference….
Almond Update: Raising Money for FFA Scholarships
…past for many participants, as most were members of FFA or 4H when they were young. And he says supporting the FFA is important to the leadership program. The fund…
Farm Safety for Just Kids Disbands
…the group. In a statement, the group said Farm Safety for Just Kids would donate $5,000 each to the National 4-H Council and the National FFA Organization, in “recognition of…
Farming from the Heart- Erin Gorter from Cal Poly SLO
…Gorter, former high school FFA Advisor and current Teacher Educator in the Ag Education and Commuincation Department at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Gorter says that right now we don’t…
Farming from the Heart- Salinas Valley Fair Champions
…she spoke to Kaela Cooper, a Templeton FFA member who won Reserve Grand Champion with her goat. She told Corryn that she put a lot of hours into her project…
Secretary Ross Visits Dynamic School Ag programs in Calaveras County
…FFA members at Valley Springs Elementary School. All the venues demonstrated the value of a $22,960 grant from CDFA’s CalAgPlate Program to the Calaveras Future Farmers of America (FFA) and…
Agri View: Top Agriculture Prize
…FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not…
Farming from the Heart- FFA State Convention
…from Paso Robles FFA, is a freshman in high school, Gillian Umphenour from Atascadero FFA is a junior in high school, and Erica Bowles from the Nipomo FFA chapter is…
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
…farm and helped run her parent’s agritourism business. She attended North Carolina State University, where she served as a North Carolina State FFA Officer and a National Collegiate Agriculture Ambassador….
Agri View: PETA Blasts FFA
Everett Griner talks about PETA and the fight with FFA in today’s Agri View. PETA Blasts FFA From: Beef Magazine.com PETA activist blasts FFA members; it’s time to set the…