This spring, Veterinary Medical Center partnered with Pfizer Animal Health to contribute $5,910 to six Midwest FFA chapters, offering added support and resources. Since many of Veterinary Medical Center's 55 employees are former FFA members themselves,... more... |
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The National FFA Organization is now accepting applications for its 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership (I-CAL) program. FFA will take 12 students to Southeast Asia this spring; the tentative program dates are May 19-June 1.
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With more than 100,000 new farmers needed during the next few years, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack challenged the National FFA organization's young leaders.
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The South Dakota FFA has been a major part of the spirit of South Dakota's youth and agriculture for more than 80 years. The Star Partner Program joins the efforts of South Dakota businesses and organizations with FFA's mission of developing premier...
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Youth are encouraged to attend the Junior Judging Contest held Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. during the Sioux Empire Farm Show, Jan. 24-28 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, SD.
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DeTye Vet Supply, Sturgis, SD, recently made a donation to the Rapid City FFA chapter.
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In a significant technological move forward for agriculture, the National FFA Organization will stream its 2011 National Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 19-22 live online via the newly launched Alltech Ag Network on iHigh.com. The televised convention...
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The South Dakota Department of Agriculture announces that grant funding is now available through the Building Our South Dakota Rural Communities grant program.
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Scottsbluff won the senior team division and Cody-Kilgore finished first in the junior team division of the Area 1 Range Judging held Sept. 20 near Harrison, NE.
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The FFA chapter from Wolsey-Wessington High School (SD) captured the second annual ‘Team up to Safety' farm safety quiz bowl competition finals championship during the DakotaFest Farm Show in Mitchell on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Wolsey-Wessington defeated...
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On June 21-22, Newell FFA and Butte County 4-H teams competed at South Dakota Rangeland Days in Lemmon, SD. There youth learned about the importance of proper rangeland management in western South Dakota.
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Farm and ranch kids are tough. They are capable and are often asked to do jobs better fit for adults. Life on in the country can be challenging, and dealing with large machinery, heavy equipment, electricity, live animals, weather and unexpected...
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The Butte County 4-H Team, along with the Newell FFA Chapter from Newell, SD, have returned home after participating in the 60th Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, OK.
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Wyatt DeJong, National FFA Central Region Vice-President from Winner, SD came home last week for the 2011 State FFA Convention held April 10-12, 2011. Since winning a spot on the national FFA Officer team, DeJong has traveled across the country and the...
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“Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve,” is the motto of the National FFA organization. During the 2011 South Dakota State FFA Convention held earlier this week on the campus of South Dakota State University (SDSU)...
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National FFA Week was celebrated Feb. 19-26, 2011, and for many, that meant reliving old memories spent in the famous blue corduroy jacket. Without a doubt, 4-H and FFA are influential programs for youth in agriculture, and the value these programs have...
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