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Wednesday, April 10
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Jennifer Russell
Bureau Valley FFA Banquet and Labor Auction on May 4, 2024
The Bureau Valley FFA banquet and labor auction is on May 4, 2024, at 6 PM at the Bureau Valley High School Gym (Storm Cellar). Join the junior high and high school FFA members, their parents, and more for a meal, dessert, and refreshments. ...
Wednesday, March 6
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Brownfield Ag News
New IL FFA grant winners ready to raise mental health awareness
Sixteen FFA chapters across Illinois were recently named winners of the state’s new “Bend, Don’t Break” grant program that focuses on rural mental health. The $1,000 grants, intended to increase awareness about mental health in rural America, are being used in a variety ...
Tuesday, February 27
by
Sean Kernan
Kewanee FFA Students Receive Insight, Advice and Encouragement in Meeting with John Deere
On February 23rd, Kewanee FFA students had the privilege of lunching with professionals from agricultural giant, John Deere. These industry experts shared their post-high school journeys from FFA experiences to current roles within the corporation. The occasion provided students an avenue to enquire about ...
Friday, February 23
by
Sean Kernan
The Good News About FFA Week with our Wethersfield Third Graders
It's FFA Week and Wethersfield has been celebrating all week long. Today, Wethersfield third graders Bella Shipley and Kaylen Johnson gave us The Good News about FFA Week...
Friday, February 23
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Brownfield Ag News
Former National FFA officer reflects on time in office
The most recent National FFA officer from Illinois is reflecting on her time in the blue and gold during this National FFA Week. Gracie Murphy, of Macomb, retired from her role as regional vice president at the National FFA Convention in November. She tells ...
Friday, February 23
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Sean Kernan
Illinois FFA Honors Cambridge and Galva FFA with Bend Don’t Break Grants
The Illinois Foundation FFA has partnered with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Farm Family Resource Initiative SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development to boost mental health awareness. Funding from the 'Bend, Don't Break' grant will be directed ...
Thursday, February 22
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Brownfield Ag News
Illinois announces new FFA grants to promote mental health
Sixteen FFA chapters across Illinois are receiving 1-thousand dollars in funding through the new “Bend, Don’t Break” grant program. Mindy Bunselmeyer, executive director of the Illinois FFA Center, says promoting mental health is the goal…“To encourage farmers and our friends in the ag ...
Wednesday, February 21
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Brownfield Ag News
IL FFA enjoying growth
The number of Illinois students being impacted by agricultural education has grown in recent years. Eric Wisely, Illinois state FFA vice president, says they now have over 42-thousand members in the state… “And we’re seeing those numbers grow consistently as more middle schools, urban schools, ...
Tuesday, February 20
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Sean Kernan
Kewanee High School FFA Members Shine in State Degree Candidate Interviews
Kewanee FFA recently played host to the Section 3 Illinois FFA State Degree Candidate interviews and Proficiency Interviews. Congratulations are in order to all Section 3 members who participated. Volunteer judges and Advisors, with special mentions to Mrs. Ellerbrock and Kewanee FFA students provided ...
Wednesday, February 7
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Sean Kernan
ROWVA FFA Toy Show and Pat Henenfent’s Pedal Tractor Pull Announced
Mark your calendars for a toy-lovers' delight on the 3rd of March, 2024 with the ROWVA FFA Toy Show. and Pat Hennenfent's Pedal Tractor Pull at the ROWVA High School Gym and Cafeteria. From nine in the morning to two in the afternoon, you ...
Tuesday, January 23
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Jennifer Russell
Princeton FFA Alumni Selling Pork Chops and Burgers at Basketball Game on January 30th
Princeton FFA alumni will be selling pork chops and pork burgers at the Princeton vs. Bureau Valley basketball game on January 30, 2024, to benefit senior student scholarships for Princeton FFA members. The stand will open at 5:30 and close at the end of ...
Wednesday, March 29
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Jennifer Russell
Pride Walk at Kewanee High School for Two FFA Students Going to State
The Kewanee High School Band led the Pride Walk to send Future Farmers of America (FFA) students to State FFA Proficiencies on Friday, March 24, 2023. McKenzie Carton and Kyle Joos represented the Kewanee FFA Chapter and were District 1 Winners on Saturday. https://youtu.be/4si-EjkM9Wo