FFA State Leadership Development Events Held in Alexandria
FFA members from across Louisiana gathered at the Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria for the annual State Leadership Development Events (LDEs). These events focus on student leadership development. The benefits received from participating in an LDE include public speaking skills, communication strategies, leadership growth, confidence, memorization skills, and teaching strategies. To qualify for the state events, students placed in the top two of each of four area events held earlier in the month.
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Zachary FFA Member Selected to Participate in National FFA Conference
FFA provides opportunities for agricultural education students to take deep dives into career pathways that interest them. One of those opportunities is the FFA Next Gen Conference. According to the National FFA Organization, the Next Gen Conference “allows students to explore a specific pathway through informational sessions, panels, and tours.
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National FFA Convention Returns To Indianapolis This Week-60,000 Expected
FFA members, advisors and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education this week during the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo in downtown Indianapolis.
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Louisiana FFA Members Named as National Finalists in Agricultural Award Areas
Several Louisiana FFA members received exciting news this month as the National FFA Organization announced the list of National Finalists in Agricultural Proficiency Awards and the Agriscience Fair.
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National FFA Reaches All Time Membership High
As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday life. No more is this more evident than in the growth of membership in the National FFA Organization.
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Louisiana FFA Elects Officer Team, Awards Members At State Convention
Louisiana FFA members gathered in Alexandria in June for the 93rd Louisiana FFA State Convention. The convention recognized achievements of the organization’s members, thanked stakeholders and supporters and members elected the state officer team.
State officers serve as student leaders and advocates for agriculture and agricultural education.
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4-H, FFA Members Put Skills On Display At AgCenter State Horse Show
Chip the horse has some interesting habits.
He loves peppermint candy, and his ears perk up whenever he hears the sound of a wrapper rattling. And he’s known to randomly stick his tongue out — something that always puts a smile on the face of his owner, Aliegh Pourciau.
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Louisiana FFA Announces State FFA Degree Recipients
The Louisiana FFA Association announced the names of 105 members that earned the State FFA Degree, the highest award for FFA members in the state.
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Louisiana FFA Announces State Proficiency Award Winners
The Louisiana FFA Association announced the names of 27 members that were selected as the state winners in the FFA Proficiency Award program. These members will now move on to represent Louisiana in the national competition to be held this fall.
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Louisiana FFA Announces National Chapter Award Winners
The Louisiana FFA Association announced the 2022 state winners of the National Chapter Awards program. Seven of these chapters will move on to represent Louisiana in the national competition to be held this fall.
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Louisiana FFA Announces Livestock Exhibitions Awards
The Louisiana FFA Association announced the 2022 state winners of the Livestock Exhibition Awards program. Sixteen chapters applied for awards.
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Louisiana FFA Announces Honorary State FFA Degree Recipients
The Louisiana FFA Association announced the names of eight distinguished supporters that earned the Honorary State FFA Degree. The degree is awarded to people who have rendered outstanding service to Louisiana FFA and agriculture both in and out of the classroom.
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Louisiana FFA Association Elects 2022-2023 State Officer Team
Delegates from FFA chapters across Louisiana voted Monday evening to elect the 2022-2023 State Officer Team. The election took place during the business session of the 93rd Louisiana FFA State Convention and Expo being held at the Randolph Riverfront Center.
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FFA Members Can Receive Free Admission to NCBA Trade Show
For FFA members, getting hands-on experience is the best way to make industry connections. A great example of this type of opportunity is the annual Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show. The show brings producers and their families from across the country together for education, entertainment, and excitement. This year’s event, which will take place Aug. 10-12, in Nashville, Tennessee, also provides an opportunity for the industry’s youth to gather, learn, and share ideas.
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