Tag: FFA

Norman County 4H and FFA LIvestock Show is today 

Throughout the day today, 4Hers from across Norman County will be competing in the Norman County 4H, and FFA Livestock Shows. One of these participants is Evan Brandt, who specializes in showing pigs that he raises on his family farm. R&J’s Jim Birkemeyer talks with Brandt about the preparation heading into the fair.  Brandt also…
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June 20, 2025 0

FFA at the Norman County Fair 

It’s going to be a busy couple of days for Norman County FFA Chapters, as they will be very active at this year’s fair. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us what they have going on at this year’s Norman County Fair.  Again, static exhibits can be seen in the Mustang Seeds Agricultural…
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June 19, 2025 0

Pair of Ada Borup West students named finalists for FFA State Competition 

The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off on Monday, and a pair of Ada Borup West students will be representing the school on the big stage. One of these students is Ada Borup West senior Sarah Arends, who was named as a State Finalist for Star and Production Placement. Arends tells us more about this,…
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April 25, 2025 0

Climax-Shelly FFA Pancake Feed

CLIMAX, MN—The Climax-Shelly FFA chapter will hold a pancake feed fundraiser on Sunday.  Gabes Kieffer, the Climax-Shelly FFA advisor, has details. Kieffer tells us about what’s coming up for the Climax-Shelly FFA. Again, the Climax-Shelly FFA pancake feed will be Sunday from 10am to 1pm at the Climax Community Center at 105 West Broadway in…
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March 20, 2025 0

NCE E-Sports sees success at state, NCE FFA holding FFA Week 

The Norman County East E-Sports team was at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Cloud this past weekend, and they brought home some hardware. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina gives us a recap of the weekend.  Kalina says it’s also a big week for Norman County East FFA, as they are having their…
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March 4, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal FFA Week Celebration

You might remember that area high schools celebrated FFA week in February.  One school that didn’t is Ulen-Hitterdal.  They’re celebrating it this week instead.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley explains. Critchley says dress-up days are also part of Ulen-Hitterdal’s FFA Week….with Monday being Beach Day. You can hear the latest news from the Ulen-Hitterdal…
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March 4, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick FFA Week

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.


February 18, 2025 0

Area Youth presenting at Norman County Ag Day 

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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December 26, 2024 0

FFA Fall Rally In Ada

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.


September 25, 2024 0

FFA Fall Rally in Ada today 

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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September 25, 2024 0