Minnesota FFA Foundation to host events during FFA Convention

During the Minnesota FFA Convention April 19-23, the Minnesota FFA Foundation will host virtual events Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. In addition, the Foundation will run a fundraising campaign, “Someone Invested in You. Will You Invest in Someone?” for supporters to follow along on the Foundation’s social channels Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The FFA Foundation’s supporters and sponsors make parts of this year’s convention possible, including:
The Convention app and the Convention App online;
A nine-student ambassador team to promote agricultural education;
A Media Award to recognize efforts on behalf of the Foundation Board of Trustees;
Recognition of FFA’s graduating seniors;
A Virtual Career Connector panel series;
Contributing Sponsor of the Minnesota FFA Convention In a Box;
Awards for top-placing Proficiency winners for Supervised Agricultural Experiences; and
Awards for top-placing Career Development and Leadership Development Events.
“Supporting student growth and success is at the heart of what we do, and this year is no exception,” said Val Aarsvold, Minnesota FFA Foundation executive director. “The Minnesota FFA Foundation recognizes the importance of investing in youth preparing for careers in agriculture and leadership for their local communities. As FFA members come together to celebrate at this year's convention, we are reminded that FFA members are ‘Worth It.’”
Foundation Virtual Events
Join the Foundation’s virtual events during convention. The events can be accessed through the Convention app.
Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m. - “Planting Seeds – Growing Leaders,” featuring students, board members and an estate planning expert.
Wednesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. - Minnesota FFA Foundation Honors Reception recognizing donors and the media award recipient, and enjoy the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame induction by the Minnesota FFA Alumni and Supporters.
Thursday, April 22 at Noon - Making a Difference in Agriculture - One Student at a Time, a joint event with Minnesota AgriGrowth. Hear from students, teachers and business representatives on the impact Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) / FFA programs have on preparing youth for future careers to meet the growing need for agricultural talent.
FFA Seniors
The Foundation will honor high school senior FFA members with a token to commemorate their FFA experience. All Seniors graduating from high school this year and enrolled in FFA will receive a Minnesota FFA Luggage Tag sponsored by the Minnesota FFA Foundation and the Minnesota FFA Alumni.