Current News
2012 Weld Central CDE Judging Contests
Weld Central FFA is excited to host the third annual Weld Central Career Development Events in Keenesburg. It is our hope to provide the best contest available to students in order to prepare them for the state contest.
K-State Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Planned for June 6-9
Kansas State University's Animal Sciences Leadership Academy is planned for June 6-9 on K-States Manhattan campus. The conference provides 20 high school students from across the state with the opportunity to learn more about leadership and production in the animal science industry. Students will receive interactive leadership training and tour facilities in K-State's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. Participants will also tour businesses and organizations within Kansas' diverse livestock industry.
Growing Traditions - January Edition
Growing Traditions - January Edition
Wow! 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!
Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day - March 31, 2012
March 31, 2012 is the date for the Kansas Junior Sheep Producer Day to be held at K-State's Weber Arena in Manhattan.
Grants Available to Fund Community Gardens
Kansas cities and towns wishing to establish community gardens are eligible to apply for a start-up grant from the Kansas Community Gardens Project.
FFA Scholarship Deadline Approaching!
The National FFA Scholarship Application deadline is fast approaching.
Collegiate FFA Programs - Applications Now Available!
The I-CAL program is ideal for collegiate students who are interested in learning more about international ag, trade and marketing; while the New Century Farmer conference is perfect for students who are passionate about production agriculture and want to return to the farm or ranch upon completion of college.
CCF Foundation Agriscience Awards Call for Nominations
The Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, a Federal government agency, is now accepting Nominations for four Agriscience Awards and four Life Sciences Awards to be presented in July 2012 in Washington, D.C.
Registration for KS Range Youth Camp
Range Youth Camp has been going on now for over 60 years and is an excellent opportunity to introduce high-school aged kids to range management principles. This year's camp will be held June 26th-29th @ Camp Mennoscah in Kingman, KS.
Too Close to Call - T-Shirt Design Competition
Since the votes were so close, we are reopening the poll for the top two voted shirts. The poll will be open for 2 weeks. Vote for your favorite!!
The winning shirt will be sold with profits going to the American Red Cross.
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
EID Tag Use Postponed for Nominations Until 2013
It has been decided to postpone the use of the Electronic ID (EID) tags for state show nominations until the 2013 show season.
Growing Traditions - December Edition
Growing Traditions - December Edition
With just a few more days of school left, we first wish you the best of luck on your end of semester studying. Please take a short break to take a look at the newest "Growing Traditions!" We are very excited to share with you the latest news of the Kansas FFA. This month's highlight stories include a reminder of the season and shares the gifts of a relationship. Don't forget to also check out the FFA Event Spotlight and the updates on our service project! Go ahead, take a look, and enjoy!
Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) will serve as the introductory course in the CASE sequence of courses. It is designed to introduce students to the four pathways that will be offered through CASE. In addition to a brief overview of animal science, plant science, natural resources, and agricultural technology and systems, students will explore FFA, leadership, and science in agriculture.
I wanted to remind you of a few significant changes to the Agriscience Programs that came out of the revision process that will take effect for the 2012 award year.