Kristy Meyer

In an effort to promote the industry to a younger audience, earlier this month the National FFA announced 12 state officers that will serve as the voices of Agriculture.  The SpeakAg Pioneers program is an effort for FFA members interested in careers in communication and advocacy to advance their skills.  Kristy ...

If it feels like you see more blue-corduroy jackets around these days, you’re right.  The National FFA Organization recently announced that it has set a record with over one million members; 1,027,273 an 8.6% year-over-year increase.  Kristy Meyer ...

The CHS Foundation will commit more than $4 million over the next three years to support FFA, Ag teachers and Ag education. FFA Communications Manager Kristy Meyer said Ag teachers are pivotal in helping form the next generation of leaders ...

The National FFA Organization recently unveiled its new Agricultural Education for All roadmap. The FFA’s Kristy Meyer said the roadmap outlines strategies FFA is taking to support inclusion, diversity, equity, and to ensure the organization is a bully-free zone. " ...

Because of the coronavirus, the national FFA is encouraging all members to virtually tell the story of Ag. For tips on telling your story virtually, or to check out what other FFA members have done, visit the FFA's National Website ...

Kristy Meyer with the National FFA, talks about how local chapters use FFA Week to recruit and say thank you.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com      ...

Kristy Meyer, with the National FFA organization, talks about the NextGen conference getting underway this week in Kansas City.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Now through February 24th is National FFA week.  The event, according to Kristy Meyer with the National FFA Organization, kicked of Saturday, and runs each year during the week of President Washington’s birthday.   “George Washington was an agriculturalist and is really the forefather for us for farming and for agriculture as a whole.  So, it’s a wonderfu...

This is National FFA week, a time local chapters and the national organization use to showcase how the club has changed.  Kristy Meyer, with the National FFA office in Indianapolis, told the Washington Ag Network the FFA is vital in the 21st century.  ...