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For the statewide service challenge, Kansas FFA Association challenges members to believe that they can make a difference by helping raise awareness for donating blood.
Recently the nation has been affected by many natural disasters- floods, the Joplin tornado, Hurricane Irene, severe storms and tropical storm Lee among others. We believe Kansas FFA can help provide relief in communities affected by these events by simply “bleeding blue and gold” and doing our part.
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K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Planned for June 6-9
Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day - March 31, 2012
Grants Available to Fund Community Gardens
EID Tag Use Postponed for Nominations Until 2013
National Ag Day Essay Contest Announces February 1 Deadline
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District Awards Selection - Feb 09
District Officer Selection - Feb 09
State Officer Candidate Intent to Run Form Submitted - Feb 10
Scholar's Bowl - Feb 11
ACT Testing - Feb 11
Meats - Feb 11
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American Degree Postmarked to State Office - Feb 15
National FFA Scholarships Submitted Electronically - Feb 15
Meats - Feb 15
Ag Communications - Feb 15
District Selection Day - Feb 15
Growing Traditions - January Edition
Growing Traditions - January EditionWow! It seems crazy that we are already back in school and those winter holidays flew right by us! I hope that everyone's New Year started off great and that any of those New Year's Resolutions we made are still going strong! The January Edition of the Growing Traditions Newsletter includes articles on the Service Project, Advisor Appreciation, and an article on New Year's Resolutions! We are looking forward to seeing you all soon. Have a great start to 2012!
Congratulations to Kansas FFA members who were selected to receive a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant! 141 FFA members across the nation will be receiving a $1000 to assist in improving their SAE, below are the Kansas recipients:
Holton FFA
Emaleigh Clark - Direct Contact - Agricultural Services Grant
Darien Klahr - Direct Contact Grain Production Grant
Dean Klahr - Animal Systems Grant
Mission Valley FFA
Nikole Cain - Dean Foods Company - Dairy Grant
Jennifer Coats - Animal Systems Grant
Southeast of Saline FFA
Toby Blue - Kohler Engines-Turf Grass Management Grant
Southwestern Heights FFA
Cassandra Sponsel - Animal Systems Grant
Holton FFA
Emaleigh Clark - Direct Contact - Agricultural Services Grant
Darien Klahr - Direct Contact Grain Production Grant
Dean Klahr - Animal Systems Grant
Mission Valley FFA
Nikole Cain - Dean Foods Company - Dairy Grant
Jennifer Coats - Animal Systems Grant
Southeast of Saline FFA
Toby Blue - Kohler Engines-Turf Grass Management Grant
Southwestern Heights FFA
Cassandra Sponsel - Animal Systems Grant
FFA Names Kansas Student National Star in Agricultural Placement
While working with his father on his commercial cow and crop production operation, Alex Goeckel of Washington, Kan., became interested in the livestock industry. This interest continued to grow and now has won him top honors.Goeckel, 21, a graduate of Washington High School in Washington and a member of the Washington FFA Chapter, competed against three other finalists to be named the Star of Agricultural Placement competition at the 84th National FFA Convention Oct. 19-22 in Indianapolis.
Each year at convention, 16 national finalists vie for the organization's top awards - the American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement and American Star in Agriscience. Four finalists compete in each category. The Star awards honor students who have developed outstanding agricultural skills and competencies, demonstrated high management skills, earned an American FFA Degree - the organization's highest level of accomplishment and met a host of other agricultural education, scholastic and leadership requirements.
Each finalist was interviewed by a panel of judges that ultimately named the winner of each Star award. Winners were revealed during the eighth general session at the national FFA convention on Saturday, Oct. 22, where they received recognition and an educational award of $4,000. Runners-up received $2,000 each.
Goeckel grew up on a swine farm. In high school, he worked for two large swine production operations and his experiences helped him as a student at Kansas State University land a position with the university's Swine Research Unit.
"I've been working at the Swine Research Unit since I was a freshman and have had many responsibilities, including record keeping, feeding, vaccinating, artificial insemination and disinfecting the facility," he said. "I've been trusted with the training of all new student workers and am the person left in charge of managing weekend operations and part-time employees."
Today, as he continues pursuit of a bachelor's degree in feed science, he is serving an internship at Suther Feeds as a sales agent.
The American FFA Degree recognition programs are co-sponsored by Case IH of Racine, Wis.; Farm Credit Systems of Washington, D.C.; Pioneer Hi-Bred of Des Moines, Iowa; DTN - The Progressive Farmer of Omaha, Neb.; and Syngenta of Greensboro, N.C., as a special project of the National FFA Foundation.
Goeckel is the son of Douglas and Teryl Goeckel. He is studying grain science at Kansas State University. His FFA advisor is John Kern.
Formerly known as Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization provides agricultural education to 540,379 student members in grades seven through 12 who belong to one of 7,489 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Greg Owen Harris of the Chapman FFA Chapter in Kansas was name national winner of the Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship Proficiency award during the 84th National FFA Convention, October 19-22, in Indianapolis, IN.
Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excelled as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees, or volunteers while they gained hands-on career experience. Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship is one of 47 FFA proficiency award categories offered at local, state and national levels. Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship proficiency award program is sponsored by CHS, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists received a plaque and $500. The national winner of the Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship received an additional $500 during a special ceremony at the National FFA Convention.
The National FFA Organization, formerly know as Future Farmers of American, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted but the 81st United State Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more information, visit www.ffa.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excelled as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees, or volunteers while they gained hands-on career experience. Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship is one of 47 FFA proficiency award categories offered at local, state and national levels. Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship proficiency award program is sponsored by CHS, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists received a plaque and $500. The national winner of the Diversified Crop Production - Entrepreneurship received an additional $500 during a special ceremony at the National FFA Convention.
The National FFA Organization, formerly know as Future Farmers of American, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted but the 81st United State Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more information, visit www.ffa.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Dalton Lamar Black of the Buhler FFA Chapter in Kansas was name national winner of the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement Proficiency award during the 84th National FFA Convention, October 19-22, in Indianapolis, IN.
Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excelled as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees, or volunteers while they gained hands-on career experience. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement is one of 47 FFA proficiency award categories offered at local, state and national levels. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement proficiency award program is sponsored by Hobart Welding Products and Tractor Supply Company, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists received a plaque and $500. The national winner of the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement received an additional $500 during a special ceremony at the National FFA Convention.
The National FFA Organization, formerly know as Future Farmers of American, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted but the 81st United State Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more information, visit www.ffa.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excelled as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees, or volunteers while they gained hands-on career experience. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement is one of 47 FFA proficiency award categories offered at local, state and national levels. Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement proficiency award program is sponsored by Hobart Welding Products and Tractor Supply Company, as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists received a plaque and $500. The national winner of the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance - Placement received an additional $500 during a special ceremony at the National FFA Convention.
The National FFA Organization, formerly know as Future Farmers of American, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted but the 81st United State Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more information, visit www.ffa.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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