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This Illinois Beef Foundation announced eight young people from across the state as 2024 scholarship recipients.
It has become customary this time of year for me to offer up some advice in this column with soon-to-be-newly-minted high school and college graduates.
Indiana Farm Bureau awarded scholarships to three young women pursuing careers in agriculture.
Steve Hirsch has been involved with volunteer fire departments his entire life.
The month of March is a unique one for the five Illinois FFA major state officers. In March, preparation for the FFA state convention is in full swing.
The John Deere Foundation committed nearly $4 million in grants to the National FFA Organization. The multiyear giving will support educational outreach and FFA’s mission — to lift up the next generation of leaders in agriculture.
A celebration of agriculture that crossed generations kicked off the 54th annual Illinois Agricultural Legislative Day. The event drew nearly 50 diverse agricultural organizations and about 1,000 FFA members together to meet with lawmakers.
Over the past two decades, a Livingston County farmer traveled to the capitol to meet with legislators and advocate for agriculture.
State FFA President Thaddeus Bergschnider, Vice President Eric Wisley, Reporter Cooper Nelson, Secretary Riley Kessler and Treasurer Benjamin Bremmer are nine months through their year as state officers.
There are many reasons for choosing a career in agriculture.
The Agriculture Council of America announced March 19 will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Agriculture: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow.”
Like many of you, I was a member of FFA in high school and then a member of collegiate FFA. The heart and soul of National FFA is the local chapter. That is where it all begins.
Ted McKinney has had many titles throughout his lengthy career in agriculture. Now he can officially add “Friend of Farmer” to that list.
The investment and protection of the next generation to enter agriculture or keep their family farm running has long been a priority at Farm Bureau.
Illinois Ag in the Classroom 2024 Teacher of the Year Amanda Stanko was recently named as a National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award winner.