FFA news
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.
As part of the celebration of the 90th year of the Streator FFA Chapter, chapter members are working on a Cake in a Pan project that will be shared with the Streator community.
The month of January saw Illinois FFA’s major state officers get right back into the swing of things. January kicked off with the officers spending a week at the Illinois FFA Center in Springfield.
Individuals across the country can make a difference in the lives of the more than 945,000 FFA members by participating in Give FFA Day during National FFA Week.
Bob Evans Restaurants announced its 2024 Supervised Agricultural Experience Grant recipients with 12 high school students from across the Midwest.
Three superior members of the Illinois Agri-Women were honored with awards during the group’s annual meeting.
After they’ve strolled through the Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club’s Farm Expo, WIU alumni are invited to attend an event after the show for an update on the alumni program and to honor five distinguished ag department alumni.