FOSSTON, MN—A year ago, an FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization was set up in Fosston. This coming Sunday, the Fosston FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization will meet again. Tim Johnson is the spokesman for the group. Johnson says there are similar groups around Minnesota and the country. He goes on to say that groups like…
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Twin Valley, MN — It’s a busy week at the Norman County East School this week as the elementary celebrates reading and Dr. Seuss’s birthday and the high school celebrates the FFA. February is I Love to Read Month, which comes to a close this week as they celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd.…
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Hawley, MN — National FFA Week is wrapping up, but we continue our conversations with area FFA advisors and members in an effort to promote their programs and tell the story of the great things FFA has to offer. Dave Swanson, who has led the Hawley FFA program for the past 37 years and was…
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Ada, MN — As part of their National FFA Week activities, the Ada-Borup-West FFA Program will be hosting their 2nd annual College and Career Fair on Friday afternoon, February 24th. Students in grades 7-12 will be able to visit with the more than two dozen local businesses and college institutions during the event, according to…
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Fertile, MN — A good partnership between school districts is helping keep the longstanding legacy of a local FFA chapter alive and well. The Fertile-Beltrami School District has for years had a very successful FFA program with high student involvement, but the program was in jeopardy this year after they lost their ag instructor just…
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Twin Valley, MN — Following a successful debut year last year, the Norman County East FFA is hoping to continue to build off that momentum and grow the program even further. The organization currently has around 25 active members, but Norman County East FFA Advisor Jordyn Newburg says she would like to see that number…
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Ulen, MN — This week is National FFA Week, a week where FFA chapters across the country share what FFA offers and the impact it has on its members every day. Throughout the week we’ll be highlighting area chapters and their accomplishments. The Ulen-Hitterdal FFA has seen its members step up in big ways these…
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Hawley, MN — The Hawley FFA program welcomes all to participate in their 23rd annual Fishing Derby this Saturday from 10am until 2pm on Middle Cormorant Lake. The entry fee is just $5. The largest fish will win $30 and a plaque, followed by $20 and $15 for 2nd and 3rd largest. Highest total weight…
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Ulen, MN — The American FFA Degree is awarded at the National FFA Convention & Expo each year to less than 1% of FFA members, making it one of the organization’s highest honors. This year, for the first time in 10 years, Ulen-Hitterdal will have three outstanding members being recognized for achieving this degree. Danielle…
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Twin Valley, MN — It’s a busy time for the Norman County East FFA group, who returned this weekend from a four-day trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. This week they’ll be continuing with their Fruit Sales, which should be delivered in time for the Holidays, and tonight they are back at it…
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