Tag: FFA

Ada Borup West FFA Celebrating National FFA Week 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA, and has a full week of fun planned for the students at the Ada Borup West School District. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor tells us more about National FFA week and what the celebration is all about.  Savage also highlighted everything that her chapter will…
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February 19, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA hosting Alumni and Supporters Dinner 

Ada Borup West FFA will be hosting an Alumni and Supporters Dinner on February 18 as they explore the possibility of launching an Alumni and Supporters Chapter. Ada Borup West FFA advisor Abbie Savage tells us more.  Savage explains a little more on what kind of community support her students may be looking for.  For…
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February 12, 2024 0

Ada Borup West’s Abbie Savage wins Teacher Mentor Award 

Ada Borup West FFA advisor and ag teacher Abbie Savage was recently named the Region 1 Teacher Mentor Award winner at the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators Conference back on January 27. Savage tells us more about the award.  Savage says she is honored to receive the award and says she is now eligible for…
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February 9, 2024 0

Fosston FFA Update

Fosston FFA Advisor and AG teacher Mya Donovan checks in with what Fosston FFA students have been up to this fall: Since Donovan’s involvement in the program, the Fosston Community has been able to watch the program grow exponentially- both with student and alumni support: For more information on the Alaska Trip or to become…
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December 13, 2023 0

Norman County East FFA hosting food drive 

The Norman County East FFA is holding a food drive starting on Monday, December 11. Norman County East FFA President Drew Pinske shares the details of the drive and what they’re looking for.  Pinske also explained why they’re hosting a food drive and why it’s important for organizations like FFA to get involved in community…
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December 8, 2023 0

Ulen-Hitterdal FFA Students Win Honors In Crookston

Several students from the region took part in an FFA competition last Friday at the University of Minnesota-Crookston.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells R&J News some of his students took home prizes from that competition. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons on KRJB 106.5 FM; and it’s also available…
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December 6, 2023 0

Norman County East – Ulen Hitterdal FFA attending Agriculture and Natural Resources

Norman County East Ulen-Hitterdal FFA will be attending the Agriculture and Natural Resources Activities Day on the Campus of the University of Minnesota Crookston today. NCE/UH FFA advisor Amanda Thorsvig shares more on what they’ll be doing.  Thorsvig also discussed the importance that an organization like FFA brings to our communities as well as what…
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December 1, 2023 0

Ada Borup West FFA Returns from National Convention 

Members from the Ada Borup West FFA recently returned from the National Convention and ABW FFA advisor Abbie Savage says that it was one for the ages.  Savage also highlighted some high points from the week including the opportunity to connect with some notable people.  The biggest moment of the trip was Ada-Borup-West FFA Alumni…
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November 8, 2023 0

Daniel Jossund Named American Star Farmer at National FFA Convention

Indianapolis, IN – (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Everyone on the border between North Dakota and Minnesota knows that snow is a hassle, but for Daniel Jossund, dealing with snow is one of the many ways he earns a living. “In the wintertime, I push snow in Fargo at night running a payloader,”…
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November 4, 2023 0

Jossund headed to Indianapolis

Ada-Borup-West graduate Daniel Jossund is on his way to Indianapolis for the chance to be named as this year’s Star Farmer Award winner at the FFA National Convention. The National Star Farmer Award recognizes an aspiring young farmer for achievement in both career and leadership development. Jossund explains what being nominated for this great honor…
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November 1, 2023 0