LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the Ron Hanson Collegiate Leader Scholarship to three members of Collegiate Farm Bureau at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) who are pursuing degrees from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Emily Eilers, a senior from Wayne, Abygail Streff,…
Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook addressed the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention during a Q&A session. His message focused on leadership, growth and the three bones FFAers should have: a wishbone, backbone and funny bone. Pony Express Chevrolet Buick | Pony Express Ford | LandMark Implement #johncook#nebraska#nebraskavolleyball#huskers#volleyball#ffa https://youtu.be/8HCqUB0be-A
The 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention concludes today, which includes three general sessions, a special guest appearance from Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook, and the State Degree Ceremony. Cook will host a Q&A session beginning at 9:00 am on Friday, which can be livestreamed for free on Rural Radio Network…
Kearney, NE – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Buffalo County Extension Office, in collaboration with Kearney Public Schools (KPS), is excited to announce the enrichment event, “Life on the Farm,” scheduled for April 16 and 17 at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. This engaging, educational event is designed explicitly for KPS third…
Hailing from the small town of Julian, Nebraska, Nebraska FFA State Vice-President Abby Hodges has had a remarkable year in office; from the exhilarating moment her name was called during the 95th Nebraska State FFA Convention to her retiring address she will deliver at the 96th State FFA Convention, Abby…
David Gibbens from West Holt Public Schools and Kris Rut from Arthur County Public Schools were selected as the two recipients for their FFA Advisor of the Year award. This award honors FFA advisors for outstanding work in their local communities. The winning advisors received a plaque and a $1,000…
Day two of the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention gets underway today, which includes three general sessions, in addition to competitions, workshops, industry tours and more. Continuing today, all sessions will be streamed live on Rural Radio Network TV through AcresTV. AcresTV is free to watch on your smart device,…
More than 7,000 students from across Nebraska have traveled to Lincoln for the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention this week. From Kimball to Nebraska City, and Imperial to Norfolk, members from across the state will compete in a variety of agriculture and leadership-focused contests that they have spent the past…
The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association recently announced the hiring of a new secretary, Jill Austin of Valentine. The announcement comes as the board voted to merge two part-time secretarial positions into one, more full-time role. “This move creates a single point of contact for the association members for both…
Lincoln will trade its usual red and become a “sea of blue” over the next week for the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention. More than 7,000 students from across Nebraska will attend the convention, which runs from April 3-5, 2024. FFA members from across the state have spent the last…
