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…
Rural Radio Network TV has continued its partnership with Nebraska FFA to host the Nebraska FFA Preshow before all seven general sessions of the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention. The convention sessions will also be streamed live on Rural Radio Network TV through AcresTV. The platform offers viewers access to…
Omaha, NE, March 28, 2024 — FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming, announced Christina Kahler, Managing Director, Marketing & Philanthropy. FNBO’s contributions are part of its broader efforts that celebrated…
Tractor Supply Company announced it generated over $1 million through the purchase of FFA paper emblems at checkout in store and online for its ninth annual Grants for Growing fundraiser. TSC said the funds raised will support middle school and high school FFA chapters that are developing project-based or experiential…
