Sophia Voigt, New Salem FFA chapter member, 4-H member, and a freshman at New Salem-Almont High School, was the second high individual in Milk Quality and Products CDE (career development event) in the nation last fall. The team won national silver.
- Sue Roesler
Taya Feldmann, a high school student in Beach, N.D., and a member of the Golden Valley County FFA chapter for four years, has a story to tell.
- Sue Roesler
Preparing Shepperd Arena for the 100th anniversary of the Little International (Little ‘I’), the longest student-run production on the North Dakota State University (NDSU) campus, along with the show itself, has been a massive undertaking for the Saddle and Sirloin Club that puts on the show…
- Sue Roesler
For the past two years, the Golden Valley County FFA students at Beach High School in Beach, N.D., have put together food and healthy snacks for community kids in the forefront.
- Sue Roesler
CARSON, N.D. – Jocelyn Zingg, member of Flasher FFA chapter, and a freshman at Flasher High School, is back working cows/calves on her family’s ranch near Carson after winning first place in Plant Systems in the 2025 National FFA Agriscience Fair during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo.
- Sue Roesler
The next generation of farmers will look to technology to solve real problems in agriculture, and the next generation of ag students will look to technology to create new opportunities in their agricultural careers, even ones that don’t exist today.
- Sue Roesler
For several years, the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Farm Safety Camp has been offering a unique experience to farm youth during the summer.
- Sue Roesler
The North Dakota FFA State Convention brought smiles to many faces in Fargo, N.D., the first week of June, including those of the newly-elected state officers, which includes Cole Anderson of Rugby, president; Makayla Kraft of Minot, vice president; Kristyn Bauer of Beulah, secretary; Rose S…
- Sue Roesler
GLADSTONE, N.D. – Taiton Axtman, 21, a 4-H ambassador and senior at North Dakota State University (NDSU) with a double-major in weed science and ag economics, deftly turned the tractor pulling the drill around at the end of the rows. He was planting pinto beans at his uncle’s farm near Fesse…
- Sue Roesler
North Dakota FFA chapters and individuals are headed to the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 22-26.
- Sue Roesler
BISMARCK, N.D. – At NDSU Extension’s Farm Safety Camp in Bismarck, teenager Henry Serr hooks up the PTO shaft that attaches a mini baler to a tractor, as Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator, guides him. Teen Zander Eisenbarth looks on, listening to instructions as…
- Sue Roesler
NAPOLEON, N.D. – Not many high school graduates are selected to be in the elite society of 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars – chosen based on their academic achievement, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service and involvement in their schools and communities.
- Sue Roesler
RUGBY, N.D. – When Jackson Brossart of the Rugby FFA chapter began raising five yearling heifers in 2019, he had no idea that five years later he would be named the 2024 State Star Farmer at the North Dakota State FFA convention.
- Sue Roesler
For North Dakota FFA youth, the 2024 State FFA Convention held June 3-6 in Fargo was a chance to show off the hard work they have been putting into projects all year long – or in some cases, for years – with the help of their FFA advisors, parents, business leaders in the community and their…
- Sue Roesler
NDSU’s Youth Farm Safety Camps have been an overwhelming hit with farm teens and families, offering activities that give youth a sense of self-confidence, as well as the opportunity to learn all sorts of real-life farm safety on the farm or ranch, according to Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension f…
- Sue Roesler
National FFA Week is Feb. 17-24 this year, and many FFA chapters across the country celebrate by continuing to work diligently on their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and other contests to prepare for state conventions in the summer.
- Sue Roesler
Kristyn Bauer, a Beulah High School junior and member of Beulah FFA chapter, said students and teachers alike become “wowed” to watch a chick hatch out of an egg – exciting enough that it spurs education about agriculture.
- Ryan Crossingham
Multiple North Dakota organizations are teaming up to bring food producers and local schools together in an effort to provide fresh, local foods and education to children across the state.
- Sue Roesler
WILTON, N.D. – Young people learn valuable skills, have fun, and find lifelong friendships at 4-H clubs – and there is a new opportunity for youth in the Wilton area to be a part of their own 4-H club.
- Sue Roesler
Over 50 North Dakota FFA chapter members and more than 450 members gathered at the 96th Annual National FFA Convention, along with about 73,000 other members from across the nation, and competed in various contests, participated in National Days of Service for Indianapolis, and elected natio…
- Sue Roesler
Desi Severance, ag education teacher and FFA advisor at Wyndmere High School and the Southeast Region Career and Technical Center, is the first teacher in North Dakota to win a national Harbor Freight Tools ag award and monetary prize for her school.
- Sue Roesler
Some 35 FFA leaders from across the nation will vie for one of the national FFA officer positions at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Ind., from Nov. 1-4.
- Sue Roesler
FFA chapters from across the state attended the 94th State FFA Convention in Fargo, N.D., where state FFA officers were elected for the upcoming year. FFA students were challenged in Career Development Events (CDE), and took part in many workshops, sessions, career fairs and other exciting events.
- Sue Roesler
RUGBY, N.D. – FFA is truly a family affair for the four Duchscher siblings – Katelyn, Andrew, Jaclyn and Austin – who are part of the successful Rugby FFA chapter, led by FFA advisors and ag educators Kristi Tonnessen and Isaac Ripplinger.
- Sue Roesler
From June 5-8, FFA chapters across North Dakota will be heading to the NDSU campus for the State FFA Convention in Fargo, N.D. Some 87 of the 93 North Dakota FFA chapters are planning to attend the state convention, along with advisors, business representatives, sponsors and friends who supp…