TST & Stockbridge Valley FFA Members Participated in World Food Prize Global Youth Institute

The best and brightest students from 30 U.S. states and territories and six countries attended addresses by world renowned leaders, presented their own research, and joined in hunger relief efforts.

Eli Corning and Cassandra Proctor of the TST New Visions FFA Chapter in Tompkins County along with Serene Boronow of the Stockbridge Valley FFA Chapter in Madison County were among the select students nominated to attend the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute Oct. 15-17, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa, during the Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium, which drew 1,300 people from more than 60 countries to discuss the world’s hunger and food security issues.

New York Selected as a Host for One of 31 CASE Institutes for 2016

For the second year in a row, New York has been selected by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) to host an intensive conference that provides a high level of educational experiences to enhance the rigor and relevance of agriculture, food, and natural resources (AFNR) subject matter. Besides elevating AFNR knowledge and skills, CASE provides purposeful enhancement of science, mathematics, and English language understanding.

The conference set for July 18-27, 2016 will provide agricultural educators with an Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR). This rigorous course introduces students to the range of agricultural opportunities and the pathways of study they may pursue. Science, mathematics, reading, and writing components are woven in the context of agriculture and students will use the introductory skills and knowledge developed in this course throughout the CASE™ curriculum.

Learn more about the upcoming conference. 

Interested in hosting the CASE Conference? Contact Shari Lighthall.

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.