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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – A Belle Fourche, S.D. FFA student is among the national finalists for National Chapter Awards, National FFA Agriscience Fair and Agricultural Proficiency Awards that have been announced ahead of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo, November 1-4, 2023 in Indianapolis. The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on […]
BATH, S.D. – Agriculture education teachers/FFA advisors make a world of difference for the students they teach. This spring students put into words, as part of an FFA Advisor Tribute Scholarship application, how their ag teachers/FFA advisors have impacted their lives. Twenty-eight outstanding examples of amazing teachers impacting their students have been chosen out the […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education next week during the 95h National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This time-honored tradition, hosted by the city of Indianapolis, will be held Oct. 26-29. More than 60,000 FFA members from the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. […]
BATH, SD – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of four $100 scholarships for students placing first in one of the four South Dakota Regional Land Evaluation Competitions this fall. The scholarships are designed to encourage and reward students’ accomplishments in the field of land & soil management.  Scholarships are made […]
NISLAND, SD –  When counties combine forces, interesting things happen. Few events prove that as well as the Butte/Lawrence County Fair in Nisland running now through Sat., August 6. The 101 year old event located on historic fairgrounds will allow you to embrace the agricultural spirit with livestock shows sheepdog trials and … chicken roping. […]
BATH, SD – Â Agriculture education teachers/FFA advisors make a world of difference for the students they teach. This spring students put into words, as part of an FFA Advisor Tribute Scholarship application, how their ag teachers/FFA advisors have impacted their lives. Thirty outstanding examples of amazing teachers impacting their students have been chosen out the […]
BROOKINGS, SD –Â The blue corduroy jacket is a familiar symbol of the FFA organization, worn as part of official dress during most FFA activities. But during the South Dakota FFA convention in Brookings, as part of a SD FFA Living to Serve Day, members removed their jackets and rolled up their sleeves to help […]
BATH, SD – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to establish the Fred and Joan DeRouchey Family Endowment, with a legacy gift from Fred and Joan DeRouchey, Mitchell, SD, to support youth interested in animal science and a career in feeding and educating the world. Interest from the endowment will provide an annual scholarship […]
BATH, S.D. – The highest degree of FFA membership will be awarded to 280 South Dakota FFA members. They will be recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the 94th South Dakota State FFA Convention, Monday April 25th, 2022, at 7:00 pm. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree of membership conferred by […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Ag Committee leadership has created a bipartisan caucus to support future agricultural leaders. Chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Ranking Member John Boozman of Arkansas say the Senate FFA Caucus will support teachers, parents, and students through agricultural education. The announcement comes during National FFA Week with the goal of educating […]