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4-Star Sponsors
Krause Corporation
- Crader Distributing Company, Marble Hill, MO
- Doug and Nancy Hofbauer
- Kansas Ag Bankers Association, Dodge City, KS
- Kansas Crop Improvement Association, Manhattan, KS
- Kansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., Topeka, KS
- Kennedy and Coe, LLC
- Midwest Ford Dealers
- Orscheln Farm and Home
- Phil and Debra Reilly
- River Star Farms, LLC, Mercedes, TX
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina
- Seitz Gift Fruit, Fredericksburg, TX
- United Bank and Trust, Linn, KS
TOP STORIES
The National FFA Convention Will Rotate Between Louisville, Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS - The National FFA Organization announced today that its annual convention will rotate between Louisville, Ky., and Indianapolis, Ind., for the foreseeable future.
Starting in 2013, Louisville will share hosting duties with Indianapolis on a three-year rotational basis. Louisville will host the convention 2013 through 2015. The convention will return to Indianapolis for the years 2016 through 2018. Louisville will then be given the first right of option for the years 2019-2021; Indianapolis will have the option for 2022-2024.
FFA CEO and National FFA Advisor Dr. Larry Case was appreciative of both cities' efforts. "Both cities have welcomed FFA with outstanding hospitality," said Case. "Indianapolis and Louisville have both proven their ability to put on a world-class event for our members, advisors and guests."
National FFA President Paul Moya said, "I'm confident that our members will look forward to experiencing both unique cities during their high school years."
"We welcome FFA back to Louisville with open arms," said Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson. "Our city has so much to offer these young men and women from top notch hotel accommodations to entertainment and, soon, a new downtown arena. FFA's homecoming is great news for Louisville at a time when a sour economy has been grabbing headlines."
"It's great news to learn that Indianapolis has once again been selected to host the national FFA convention," said Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard. "The positive impact of this event and these outstanding young people on our city is undeniable."
The annual national FFA convention, which was previously held in Louisville from 1999 through 2005 and is currently under contract with Indianapolis through 2012, hosts more than 54,000 high school-aged FFA members from across the country. The return of this prestigious event-the nation's largest annual youth gathering-will bring both cities estimated annual revenue exceeding $40 million.
At this morning's announcement, FFA representatives presented both cities with commemorative blue corduroy banners showcasing the FFA emblem and the years the cities will host the annual national FFA convention.
The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 507,763 student members - all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture - as part of 7,439 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. 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. Visit www.ffa.org for more information.
Other News
Linnebur Recognized With NAAE Outstanding Young Member Award
CHARLOTTE, NC - Kendra Linnebur of Cherryvale, KS is one of six individuals who received the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Outstanding Young Member (OYM) Award on December 3rd at the NAAE annual conference.
Riverton FFA Recognized with NAAE Outstanding Middle/Secondary Program Award
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Agriculture Department at Riverton High School, Riverton Kansas is one of six agriculture programs that received the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) Outstanding Postsecondary/Adult Program Award on December 3rd at the NAAE annual conference.
Allen Supplies Bucking Stock, Fills Niche
INDIANAPOLIS - Justin Allen, 18, of Holton, Kan., is one of 10 students from across the country who received a National Agri-Entrepreneurship Award and $1000 during a ceremony at the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct 24. The award program recognizes young people who start or are planning to start businesses.
Midwest Ford Dealers Recognized as Five-Star Sponsor of Kansas FFA
MANHATTAN, KAN. (August 19, 2008) - Midwest Ford Dealers has committed more than $10,000 in support of the Kansas FFA Foundation to contribute to the leadership and educational success of Kansas FFA members. The donated funds will sponsor the Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management Proficiency award, help members to attend Washington Leadership Conference and, through partnerships with local dealers, offer scholarships for higher education to FFA across the state of Kansas.
Cargill, Kansas FFA Offer Students a "Genuinely Better" Scholarship Opportunity
Cargill and the Kansas FFA Foundation are working together to provide university students in Kansas a distinctive scholarship opportunity that includes real world experience and financial support for college.
Becky Sullivan Named 2007-2008 National Secretary
Becky Sullivan says that the greatest rewards of an FFA membership come from the varied, lifechanging experiences the organization has to offer. She can now add another lifechanging experience to her FFA resume. The Spring Hill High School FFA chapter member from Paola, Kan., was named the 2007/2008 National FFA Secretary today at the 80th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. She was among six individuals selected from a field of 40 to hold national office. She is the daughter of Ron and Judy Sullivan, and her advisor is Mike Strohschein.
ICM, Inc. Joins Kansas FFA Foundation to Develop Future Agricultural Leaders
ICM, Inc., the nation's leading authority and advocate for the ethanol industry, today announced it will donate to the Kansas FFA Foundation to support various leadership and skill development programs, state FFA convention, and more as the foundation's fifth five-star sponsor.
K-State College of Agriculture Pledges Support to Kansas FFA Foundation
The K-State College of Agriculture has officially been recognized as a five-star sponsor of the Kansas FFA Foundation as a result of the college's long-standing in-kind and monetary support equivalent to more than $10,000.
Kansas Farm Bureau Becomes Five-Star Sponsor for Kansas FFA Foundation
Kansas Farm Bureau and the Kansas FFA Foundation share a vested interest in developing future leadership for the state's agricultural industry. Because of these shared interests, Kansas Farm Bureau is donating $10,000 to the Kansas FFA Foundation to sponsor the State Star in Ag Placement award, individual chapter grants and funds for teacher mentoring.
Cargill Meat Solutions Invests in Future Agricultural Leadership
Cargill Meat Solutions recently demonstrated its commitment to agricultural leadership development by donating $10,000 to the Kansas FFA Foundation. The donation will provide financial assistance to agricultural students, recognize exceptional FFA members and support various programs that develop skills needed for career success.
Farm Credit Associations Make the Stars Shine Bright for Kansas FFA Foundation
Farm Credit Associations of Kansas recently announced a donation of $10,000 to the Kansas FFA Foundation in support of the Kansas FFA "Stars Over Kansas" program. The donation makes the Farm Credit Associations of Kansas the foundation's first five-star donor, reaching the highest level of donor recognition given by the organization. Contributing to the donation are Frontier Farm Credit, Farm Credit of Central Kansas, High Plains Farm Credit, Farm Credit of Southwest Kansas, Farm Credit of Ness City, and Farm Credit of Western Kansas.