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Revive your FFA spirit at the 84th National FFA Convention
08/30/11 |
Nearly 55,000 FFA members and guests from across the country will descend on Indianapolis this October for the fun, educational and motivational experiences of the 84th National FFA Convention. This year’s event themed “I Believe,” kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 19, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 22. So brush up on the five “I believe’s” of the FFA Creed, and get ready to make memories at one of the largest annual student conventions in the country.
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Texas FFA member excels in agriculture, academics and community service
08/30/11 |
Leighton James is living proof that you get out of FFA what you put into it. The Corpus Christi, Texas FFA member graduated third in her class from Tuloso-Midway High School in May and is attending Texas A&M University with $18,000 in college scholarships courtesy of FFA.
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FFA members play integral role in upcoming Farm Bill
08/30/11 |
What do crop subsidies, school lunches and water conservation all have in common? They are all part of the Farm Bill.
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About every five years, Congress passes a bill commonly known as the “Farm Bill,” because it deals with food production, food safety, agricultural trade, food assistance and environmental concerns. Because of changing worldwide food needs, new technologies available, and changes in federal administration, the Farm Bill is under constant review, and many groups offer input on what should be included.
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Chapter Spotlights
- Chapter Makes a Splash With Aquaculture Lab
- Wisconsin Chapter Goes Cranberry Crazy
- American Indian Members Preserve Their Culture
- Marathon Runners Go the Distance
- Living to Serve More Than Ever Before
- Chicago students raise livestock, plants and fish - right in the city limits
- Risk Management Essay Contest gives FFA members the opportunity to explore Washington, D.C.
- Illinois agriculture students prepare for ‘green collar’ jobs in the renewable energy field
- Wamongo FFA members start Lumberjack Team
- FFA GO: Africa program takes collegiate members on the journey of a lifetime
- Kentucky FFA chapter embraces LOCAL FOOD movement, sells produce to high school cafeteria
- Revive your FFA spirit at the 84th National FFA Convention
Cool Careers
- Collegiate FFA Furthers Involvement, Career Opportunities
- Virginia College Student Nurtures Livestock, Wildlife
- Get a Taste of Food Science
- Planting While Planning: Business Major Nurtures Nursery Goal
- Savor the career opportunities in this tasty industry
- Christine Lindner advocates for agriculture as Alice in Dairyland
- Canine Careers: Five jobs where you can work with dogs
- Meet your new National FFA Advisor
- For many industry leaders, career preparation starts in the show ring
Healthy Lifestyles
- Don't Stay Angry: 6 Ways To Resolve Conflicts
- Be Responsible, Respectful With Your Cell Phone
- Turn That Down! How Earbuds Harm Your Hearing
- 5 Ways To Stay Healthy This Summer
- Do your back a favor - lighten your load
- Check out these tips for a healthier, greener lifestyle
- Eight ways to get yourself organized for the school year
- Learn more about corn, the foundation of the FFA emblem
- FFA members play integral role in upcoming Farm Bill
How To
- How To Host a Successful FFA Chapter Banquet
- 5 Tips for Planning Life After High School
- Liven Up Your Chapter Meetings With Fun and Games
- Scholarship Secrets: 5 Ways To Secure College Funds
- Don't leave FFA behind after graduation
- Do your holiday shopping and support FFA, all at the same time
- Four ways to be sustainable in your SAE
- Download the April 2011 Teachers Guide
- More than 1,000 members participate in annual FFA National Days of Service
- Successful teamwork takes a combination of talents and skills
Meet a Member
- Turtle Power: Florida FFA Member Helps Endangered Sea Turtles
- Virginia Chapter President Earns Livestock Ribbons, Life Skills
- Horse Trainer Grabs Life by the Reins
- All in the Family: Brittney Selmer is Deeply Rooted in FFA
- Truck-Pulling Champ Gives Clutch Performance
- Wisconsin Artist Finds Inspiration in Ag, Farming
- Horse-Riding Sisters Share the Reins
- Oklahoma FFA member chases professional rodeo dreams
- Collegiate FFA member Julia Shuck reflects on her college experiences
- Randa Braune: National FFA Western Region Vice President
- National FFA Central Region Vice President Chase Rose
- National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Alex Henry
- For Duane Unruh from Peabody, Kansas, pastured poultry means profits
- NASCAR truck driver has roots in FFA and agriculture
- National FFA President Riley Pagett
- Meet Landan Schaffert, National FFA Secretary
- Making FFA history: Indiana quadruplets all earn American FFA Degrees in same year
- Janna Oxford builds and sells custom plaques, podiums and signs
- Meet Tiffany Rogers, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President
- Meet Wyatt DeJong, National FFA Central Region Vice President
- FFA alumnus and president of Elanco Animal Health urges you to help eradicate hunger
- National FFA Western Region Vice President Shannon Norris
- National FFA Southern Region Vice President James Flatt
- New Mexico FFA member is a world champion in cowboy mounted shooting
- Texas FFA member excels in agriculture, academics and community service
Money Matters
- Tips for Keeping Good SAE Records
- How To Establish a High Credit Score
- Organize Your College Budget in 5 Easy Steps
- Scholarship Secrets: 5 Ways To Secure College Funds
- Turn Clutter Into Cash With Online Selling
- Five tips for working your way through college
- Ever wondered how much your collection of baseball cards, coins or dolls are worth?
- Cash Facts: Trivia about money you probably never knew
- 6 tips for determining gratuities









