National FFA Next Gen Conference Held in North Dakota

The National FFA Organization hosted its third Next Gen Conference of the year in Fargo, ND earlier this month.

Next Gen Conferences provide FFA members the opportunity to explore career options within the agriculture industry.  The conference brought together 70 high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors from 21 states, including Oregon and Idaho, to learn more about emerging technologies in the agricultural space through informational sessions, panel discussions, and tours.

“Emerging technology is a key element of agricultural education and helps students explore unexpected careers in the industry,” said Ashli Weinrich, a program specialist for National FFA. “We showcased how their learning in school and participation in FFA are actively preparing them for future careers across a variety of interests.”

Idaho, Oregon Represented

The students that participated were chosen from a competitive applicant pool.  From the Northwest, Hunter Milich represented Idaho, while Dylan Orr represented Oregon.  Students were asked to share about their Supervised Agricultural Experiences and the work-based learning portion of their ag education.

Visit the FFA's Website to learn more about Next Gen Conferences.

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