CLEARBROOK, MN—Clearbrook-Gonvick is one of the area schools that is celebrating FFA Week this week. Clearbrook-Gonvick FFA President Sarah Imle and Vice President Amelia Machlitt tell us what’s in store for this week. R&J News will have updates on other area schools as they celebrate FFA Week.
Norman County Ag Day is on January 8, and students across Norman County will have the opportunity to present the work they’ve been doing. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more. Houglum says this is not only a great opportunity for kids to build up their presenting skills, but also for the community…
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ADA, MN—FFA students from across northwest Minnesota gathered at the Norman County Fairgrounds Wednesday for a fall rally. Emma Brayford, State Vice President for FFA, talks about the rally. Brayford is a freshman at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Students from Fosston, Stephen-Argyle, Frazee-Vergas, Rothsay and Barnesville were among those attending the FFA fall rally.
Ada Borup West FFA will be hosting a fall rally for regional FFA chapters at the Norman County Fairgrounds today. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage explains what the Fall Rally is, and what will be happening. In terms of Ada Borup West’s FFA chapter Savage says they’re standing strong, and are seeing a…
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With the Clearwater County Fair getting underway Wednesday in Bagley, the area’s FFA program will be involved. Clearbrook-Gonvick School FFA Advisor Monica Johnson says the students will be operating a beverage stand. Johnson talks about the benefit of FFA students being involved in the county fair. The Clearwater County Fair runs Wednesday through Sunday in…
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The Inaugural Norman County Fair FFA Day was yesterday, and dozens of FFA members past and present flocked to the Norman County Fair Grandstands to take in some music and celebrate everything FFA. In attendance at the event was FFA American Star Farmer winner Daniel Jossund who presented some awards and even rocked out on…
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The Norman County Fair is right around the corner and there will be some new events at this year’s celebration. One event making its debut at the Norman County Fair this year is FFA Day. Norman County Fair President Don Merkens tells us more about this event. Again FFA Day will be on Wednesday, June…
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Ada Borup West FFA member Billy Roesch has qualified for the National FFA Convention. Roesch says he has not only qualified for the National Convention but also finished first in the entire state for Swine Production Placement Proficiency. Roesch says being recognized for his hard work is great and thanks everyone for the support over…
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Ulen-Hitterdal’s FFA group has attended several events this year. But on Wednesday, Ulen-Hitterdal School will host an FFA event. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells us more. FFA kids won’t be the only Ulen-Hitterdal students busy on Wednesday. Art students in grades 9 through 12 will be attending the Region 8A Visual Art Contest…
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Some Ulen-Hitterdal students will be traveling to competitions this week. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley says there will be a math competition on Friday. Ulen-Hitterdal’s FFA group competed Wednesday at North Dakota State and Critchley says they’ll be on the road again Thursday. You can hear our entire interview with Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students…
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