National FFA

The National FFA announced Wednesday the organization will hold its annual in-person convention this fall in Indianapolis. The event, which traditionally brings more than 65,000 attendees, will take place October 27-30. Expected in-person events during the convention include the American FFA Degree Ceremony, Career Success Tours, competitive events, delegate business sessions, entertainment, the

National FFA week is February 20th through the 27th, and right in the middle of the festivities is Give FFA Day, which this year, falls on Thursday, February 25th. National FFA Annual Fund Manager Kimberly Coveney said Give FFA Day supports their leadership fund, which is where the greatest need currently exists ...

Mark Poeschl announced last week his resignation as the CEO of the National FFA Organization and National FFA Foundation, effective January 15th. In a statement, Poeschl said, “I know there have been challenges we have faced during my tenure, but my intentions have been for the best interests of FFA and our student members,” adding “I'm proud of what we have accomplished together, but now it's t

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 ...

Doster Harper, an agriscience and environmental systems major at the University of Georgia, was elected National FFA President during last month’s virtual convention. Each year, six students are elected by delegates to represent the organization as national officers. Eve ...

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. " ...

The National FFA Organization and DEKALB brand corn will unite on Sunday at the NASCAR race in Kansas. The partnership includes the unveiling of the DEKALB FFA Ford Mustang driven by Clint Bowyer, with dual historical wings for both the FFA emblem and DEKALB ...

Joshua Rusk, Executive Director of National FFA Alumni & Supporters, says their new Forever Blue allows alumni to connect, and even learn a few tricks of the trade. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com ...

The National FFA Organization this week announced a record-high student membership of 760,113, an increase from last year’s 700,170 members. The top five student membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma. I ...

National FFA Organization and Foundation CEO Mark Poeschl says they're working to have many of the traditional parts of the FFA Convention incorporated into their virtual event. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ... Read More ... Read More ...