The National FFA Organization’s initiative to fight hunger became a lot more personal for 29 chapters in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Louisiana and North Carolina this year. Each chapter received a $2,000 grant in fall 2012...
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Whether paired with bacon and lettuce, or diced fresh in a spicy salsa, tomatoes are a summertime staple. The vegetable is important for the U.S., the world’s second leading producer, behind China. Fresh-market tomatoes contributed...
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Two thirds of the earth is covered by water. However, less than one percent is fresh water, usable by humans. This is why the allocation of water is one of the most important issues facing...
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Mr. Justin Firks, principal of the Fort Loramie Junior/Senior High School in Ohio, is a good sport. As part of the Fort Loramie FFA efforts to raise money for the CROP charity, a world hunger...
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The National FFA Organization presented its first-ever “chapter of the year” award at the 85th Annual National FFA Convention in October 2012 to Spencer County High School FFA from Taylorsville, Ky. “It felt awesome. My...
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Want to join in the fight against hunger? See how other FFA members across the country are helping to end hunger and get inspired. Discover Ways Your FFA Chapter Can Fight Hunger in Your Community...
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Each year, the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) invites ninth- to 12th-grade students to enter its Ag Day essay contest. Entrants write an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the importance of...
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Justin, a recent high school graduate, served as a chapter officer for three years, including president. While in high school, he attended monthly FFA meetings, participated in the environmental speech competition and was part of...
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Bryanna is a high school senior and treasurer of her FFA chapter. She has planned and executed multiple recruitment activities for the chapter, in hopes of continuing to grow membership. Bryanna enjoys trying new CDEs...
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Etna FFA members from California recently held their annual canned food drive, and it was a big success! With only a little more than 200 students in the entire school, they brought in 787 cans...
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