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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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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ADA, MN—The Norman County Fairgrounds was a busy place Wednesday as the Minnesota Region 1 FFA held its annual fall rally in Ada. Abbie Savage, the Ada-Borup-West FFA coordinator, says the event was for students in grades seven through nine who are interested in joining FFA. Savage tells us what went on at the fall…
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6/27/2022 The Norman County East FFA Chapter achieved a milestone as they have officially past the one year mark since re-establishing the FFA Chapter at Norman County East. FFA advisor Jordyn Newberg says the last year has been exciting. Last year as the chapter was just getting started, the members didn’t have time to get…
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The Ada-Borup-West FFA held their 62nd Annual Awards Banquet Sunday evening recognizing the accomplishments of all the student participants in the organization. Ada-Borup-West FFA Chapter Advisors Abbie Savage talks about her excitement for the students and the theme she pushed. Outgoing FFA President and Ada-Borup-West Senior, Ryan Hoven, also talks about the success the Chapter…
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FFA Chapters from across the state are attending their first in-person state convention in two years in the Twin Cities. Excitement for the Ada-Borup-West FFA as Senior and Chapter President Ryan Hoven won the Specialty Crops Proficiency Award. Hoven talks about the hard work he put in to earn the degree. Ryan explains his specialty…
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FFA students across the state are getting ready to take on the Twin Cities for the Minnesota State FFA Convention. Jordyn Newberg is the Ag Teacher and FFA advisor at Norman County East and she says students are excited for the event. The Norman County East FFA Chapter has been quite successful in their first…
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention is happening Sunday through Tuesday in the Twin Cities on the campus of University of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, and the St. Paul Pipefitters Training and Certification center. Abbie Savage is the advisor for the Ada-Borup-West FFA Chapter and says the kids are excited to take in the convention,…
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