Feb 29
National FFA developed the Next Gen Conference to give students across the country the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths before they graduate high school. Next Gen Conferences go in-depth in a different subset of the more than 350 careers in agriculture each year. This year, from March 5-8 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, …
Feb 05
Most everyone that gathered at the 2024 I Believe Gala on Saturday had a story about how FFA has impacted their life. Current and past FFA members and supporters of the Blue and Gold were there to celebrate FFA and to raise money to help pay for the 2024 annual convention of the Oklahoma FFA …
Nov 22
In the dynamic landscape of American agriculture, two powerhouse organizations, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and the National FFA Organization, recently made their partnership official – signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during AFA’s Leaders Conference in November. The MOU cements a bond that has existed for many years and underscores a shared commitment to …
Nov 06
A trip to Jamaica gave George Frees the inspiration to study a plant not commonly found in his native Missouri: sugarcane. “I was doing a marine biology camp there and was able to speak to some local sugarcane growers,” Frees said. “It immediately fascinated me that you could grow this 9-, 10-, sometimes even 15-foot-tall …
Nov 05
Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma was named the 2023 Premier Chapter: Building Communities during the fifth general session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. Formerly known as Models of Innovation, this recognizes the top FFA program out the 9,139 programs nationwide with regards to innovative ways for giving back to …
Nov 05
The 2023-24 National FFA Officer team was elected Saturday during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. Students from Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Iowa, Ohio and New Mexico were elected by National FFA Delegates today to serve as 2023-24 National FFA Officers. They will lead the organization for the next …
Nov 05
Agricultural proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management. Proficiency awards are also recognized at local and state levels and provide recognition to members exploring and becoming established in agricultural career …
Nov 05
Winners of the National FFA Poultry Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE)were announced on Friday during the fifth session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo inIndianapolis. The event was held in conjunction with the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo inIndianapolis. Westville FFA won the right to represent Oklahoma earlier this year and their …
Nov 05
Whitney Glazier is big on farming despite her small stature. “I am not a very big young lady,” Glazier said. “I am 5’1” and I’m very petite.” However, her size has never stopped her from chasing success. That success was showcased on Friday at the 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis when she was named …
Nov 03
At the 2023 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with the Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur, to talk about the award she will be receiving at the convention and the state of agriculture in Oklahoma. Arthur is also the president of the National Association of State …
