2015 National FFA Convention, Louisville, KY

FFA members from across New York state traveled to Louisville, KY for the 2015 National FFA Convention on October 28 - 31, 2015. Students competed in national Career Development Events, were recognized on stage in front of more than 60,000 people for their accomplishments, networked with business and industry partners, and mingled with their peers from across the United States.

Vernon-Verona Sherrill FFA was recognized for their Community Development, and Tri-Valley FFA was honored for their Student Development, as part of the National Chapter Award. Walton FFA Advisor Tina Miner-James was given an Honorary American Degree for her exemplary service to FFA.

National Officer Tour 2015

State and National Officers Visit Capital Roots Urban Farm

During National Officer Tour, the New York FFA State Officers, our National Officer Candidate, Catie Rowe, and Stephen McBride, the National Southern Region Vice President, all had so many opportunities to see New York agriculture, and New York FFA members in action. One of these opportunities had students from several different chapters working together to make an impact on a community garden called Capital Roots in Troy, New York. Students were invited to participate in this State FFA Hunger service event..

Capital Roots works to reduce the impact of poor nutrition on public health in New York’s Capital Region. The work that these FFA members put into making the Capital Roots community garden great, not only helped the garden flourish, but helped people in the community who don’t have access to the nutritious food that they need. 

Erin Langdale, the New York FFA State Reporter said, “FFA members truly are living to serve. The hard work that these students put in to make their communities grow is amazing. These students took time out of their day, to get their hands dirty, and really make a difference in the world around them.”

Farm Bureau Student Membership

New York Farm Bureau, the State’s largest agricultural lobbying organization, is excited to partner with FFA to provide complimentary NYFB Student Memberships for high school juniors and seniors who are FFA members. Fill out this form, and mail it in!

NYFB recognizes that the future of the agricultural industry in New York is dependent upon engaging youth who are interested in pursuing agricultural careers. NYFB wants to provide youth with the opportunity to be involved in supporting the agricultural industry by being a NYFB Student Member. New York Farm Bureau has a Young Farmers & Ranchers Program which develops leadership skills while providing educational, social, and community service opportunities. 

Student members will receive a NYFB Membership card, a monthly copy of the NYFB newspaper “Grassroots” and information by email related to young farmer activities and the Agricultural Youth Scholarship Program.

If you have questions on NYFB Student Membership and the Young Farmers & Ranchers Program, please contact: Patti Dugan, Deputy Director of Member Relations at 1-800-341-4143 or pdugan@nyfb.org.  

Applications can be mailed to:
NYFB Member Relations Department
PO Box 5330
Albany, NY 12205-0330