Ag Scholarships & Internships https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ag-youth/ Ag Scholarships & Internships Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:18:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/widgetbox%20logo_JPEGSmall.jpg Ag Scholarships & Internships https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ag-youth/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-officer-team-elected-to-lead-illinois-ffa/ New officer team elected to lead Illinois FFA https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957959924/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-officer-team-elected-to-lead-Illinois-FFA/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957959924/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-officer-team-elected-to-lead-Illinois-FFA/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:18:23 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312623 A new slate of state officers has been elected to represent Illinois FFA.  Bryer Nelson, of Canton, is the 2026 Illinois FFA President. “Amazing. I mean, it was pure shock, pure awe that I was elected.”  He says, “I couldn’t quite hear the name, so I was just kind of pushed on stage and it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957959924/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-officer-team-elected-to-lead-Illinois-FFA/feed/ 0A new slate of state officers has been elected to represent Illinois FFA.  Bryer Nelson, of Canton, is the 2026 Illinois FFA President. “Amazing. I mean, it was pure shock, pure awe that I was elected.”  He says, “I couldn’t quite hear the name, so I was just kind of pushed on stage and it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-ffa-welcomes-new-staff-members/ Wisconsin FFA welcomes new staff members https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957947480/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Wisconsin-FFA-welcomes-new-staff-members/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957947480/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Wisconsin-FFA-welcomes-new-staff-members/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=312593 Two new people will be assisting Wisconsin’s ag education programs. FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield Missy Goers is leaving the Shawano school district be become the new state advisor in ag education and natural resources consultant at the state’s Department of Public Instruction. “She’s a former teacher who now will be helping us […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957947480/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Wisconsin-FFA-welcomes-new-staff-members/feed/ 0Two new people will be assisting Wisconsin’s ag education programs. FFA Executive Director Cheryl Zimmerman tells Brownfield Missy Goers is leaving the Shawano school district be become the new state advisor in ag education and natural resources consultant at the state’s Department of Public Instruction. “She’s a former teacher who now will be helping us […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/wisconsin-ffa-license-plate-project-moves-forward/ Wisconsin FFA license plate project moves forward https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327443/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Wisconsin-FFA-license-plate-project-moves-forward/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327443/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Wisconsin-FFA-license-plate-project-moves-forward/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 20:55:24 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311748 Hundreds of supporters of Wisconsin agricultural education have signed a petition to create FFA license plates. Kendra Jentz with the Wisconsin FFA Foundation tells Brownfield the project started earlier this year, but they needed five hundred signatures from Wisconsin citizens to keep it going. “We collected over 750 signatures, which means that we can move […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/957327443/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Wisconsin-FFA-license-plate-project-moves-forward/feed/ 0Hundreds of supporters of Wisconsin agricultural education have signed a petition to create FFA license plates. Kendra Jentz with the Wisconsin FFA Foundation tells Brownfield the project started earlier this year, but they needed five hundred signatures from Wisconsin citizens to keep it going. “We collected over 750 signatures, which means that we can move […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-educator-of-the-year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-whittemore-prescott/ Michigan Educator of the Year brings agriculture centerstage at Whittemore-Prescott https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909780/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Michigan-Educator-of-the-Year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-WhittemorePrescott/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909780/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Michigan-Educator-of-the-Year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-WhittemorePrescott/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 20:03:57 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311662 An elementary school in northeast Michigan is incorporating food and agriculture throughout its curriculum for everyday project-based learning experiences. Fifth-grade teacher Kelli Rau tells Brownfield, “My students are from a rural community.” “They see milk trucks driving down the road, they see horses, but they have no true firsthand knowledge,” she says.  “I get to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956909780/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Michigan-Educator-of-the-Year-brings-agriculture-centerstage-at-WhittemorePrescott/feed/ 0An elementary school in northeast Michigan is incorporating food and agriculture throughout its curriculum for everyday project-based learning experiences. Fifth-grade teacher Kelli Rau tells Brownfield, “My students are from a rural community.” “They see milk trucks driving down the road, they see horses, but they have no true firsthand knowledge,” she says.  “I get to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/cystic-fibrosis-not-holding-back-university-of-illinois-coach/ Cystic fibrosis not holding back University of Illinois coach https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694719/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Cystic-fibrosis-not-holding-back-University-of-Illinois-coach/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694719/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Cystic-fibrosis-not-holding-back-University-of-Illinois-coach/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 20:20:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311509 May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month.  One person’s diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and ag through her experience in 4-H and FFA at an early age, but an unexpected medical diagnosis nearly derailed her plans. “When I was a […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/956694719/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Cystic-fibrosis-not-holding-back-University-of-Illinois-coach/feed/ 0May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month.  One person’s diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and ag through her experience in 4-H and FFA at an early age, but an unexpected medical diagnosis nearly derailed her plans. “When I was a […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-ffa-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/ Ohio FFA state president focused on member growth and confidence in new role https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750055/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Ohio-FFA-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750055/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Ohio-FFA-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:10:47 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311061 The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year.  Austin Manning from the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington FFA Chapter says he hopes to inspire members across the state. “We want to make every member’s voice heard,” he says. “We’re going to go after those chapters that haven’t been visited […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955750055/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Ohio-FFA-state-president-focused-on-member-growth-and-confidence-in-new-role/feed/ 0The newly elected Ohio FFA state president says he’s looking forward to watching the organization grow over the next year.  Austin Manning from the Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington FFA Chapter says he hopes to inspire members across the state. “We want to make every member’s voice heard,” he says. “We’re going to go after those chapters that haven’t been visited […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/michigan-young-farmers-4-h-initiative-helps-youth-work-hands-on-with-livestock/ Michigan young farmer’s 4-H initiative helps youth work hands-on with livestock https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955565588/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Michigan-young-farmer%e2%80%99s-H-initiative-helps-youth-work-handson-with-livestock/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955565588/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Michigan-young-farmer%e2%80%99s-H-initiative-helps-youth-work-handson-with-livestock/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 17:38:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=311014 A young farmer says providing a space for 4-H youth to raise livestock has been an inspiring addition to incorporate into their operation. Taylor Schomaker says she recently started a free sponsorship program that pairs youth with animals to be shown at the local fair. “It’s one thing to watch your own kids grow, we […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955565588/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Michigan-young-farmer%e2%80%99s-H-initiative-helps-youth-work-handson-with-livestock/feed/ 0A young farmer says providing a space for 4-H youth to raise livestock has been an inspiring addition to incorporate into their operation. Taylor Schomaker says she recently started a free sponsorship program that pairs youth with animals to be shown at the local fair. “It’s one thing to watch your own kids grow, we […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/keystone-cooperative-announces-2026-seed-professionals-class/ Keystone Cooperative announces 2026 SEED Professionals class https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955500578/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Keystone-Cooperative-announces-SEED-Professionals-class/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955500578/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Keystone-Cooperative-announces-SEED-Professionals-class/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 18:37:50 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310952 An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining Keystone’s Securing Experience and Employee Development (SEED) Class of 2026.  The one-year, full-time developmental program is designed for young professionals to learn about Keystone’s business units, which include Grain, Energy, Agronomy, and Swine and Animal Nutrition.  More […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955500578/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Keystone-Cooperative-announces-SEED-Professionals-class/feed/ 0An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining Keystone’s Securing Experience and Employee Development (SEED) Class of 2026.  The one-year, full-time developmental program is designed for young professionals to learn about Keystone’s business units, which include Grain, Energy, Agronomy, and Swine and Animal Nutrition.  More […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-real-world-experiences/ National 4-H Council Ignite initiative helping members implement change through real-world experiences https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422665/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-realworld-experiences/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422665/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-realworld-experiences/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:54 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310895 The National 4-H Council’s Ignite initiative is giving members the tools they need to implement change in their communities. Owen Brosanders, this year’s 4-H Youth in Action award winner, developed a sustainability action plan at his school.  “I live in an area in Tucson, Arizona, where we’re experiencing one of the greatest effects of heat, so to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955422665/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-helping-members-implement-change-through-realworld-experiences/feed/ 1The National 4-H Council’s Ignite initiative is giving members the tools they need to implement change in their communities. Owen Brosanders, this year’s 4-H Youth in Action award winner, developed a sustainability action plan at his school.  “I live in an area in Tucson, Arizona, where we’re experiencing one of the greatest effects of heat, so to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/jbs-usa-and-national-4-h-council-partnership-helping-fund-future-ag-youth-programming/ JBS USA and National 4-H Council partnership helping fund future ag youth programming  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954996581/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~JBS-USA-and-National-H-Council-partnership-helping-fund-future-ag-youth-programming/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954996581/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~JBS-USA-and-National-H-Council-partnership-helping-fund-future-ag-youth-programming/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 20:22:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310695 A new partnership between the National 4-H Council and JBS USA is helping to expand youth development programming nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says the more than $750,000 will fund new learning experiences. “This investment really helps us expand the programs that give young people in 4-H direct exposure to agriculture,” she says. “It will help young people […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954996581/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~JBS-USA-and-National-H-Council-partnership-helping-fund-future-ag-youth-programming/feed/ 0A new partnership between the National 4-H Council and JBS USA is helping to expand youth development programming nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says the more than $750,000 will fund new learning experiences. “This investment really helps us expand the programs that give young people in 4-H direct exposure to agriculture,” she says. “It will help young people […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-ffa-eastern-region-vp-says-ffa-provides-career-readiness-opportunities/ National FFA Eastern Region VP says FFA provides career readiness opportunities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954893624/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-FFA-Eastern-Region-VP-says-FFA-provides-career-readiness-opportunities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954893624/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-FFA-Eastern-Region-VP-says-FFA-provides-career-readiness-opportunities/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:21:41 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310608 The National FFA Organization is working to help students explore career opportunities in agriculture. National Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny says the organization’s Career Development Events and Supervised Agriculture Experiences help members discover career interests. “The FFA is raising students that are going to be leaders in the agricultural industry,” he says. “I ended […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954893624/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-FFA-Eastern-Region-VP-says-FFA-provides-career-readiness-opportunities/feed/ 0The National FFA Organization is working to help students explore career opportunities in agriculture. National Eastern Region Vice President Joey Nowotny says the organization’s Career Development Events and Supervised Agriculture Experiences help members discover career interests. “The FFA is raising students that are going to be leaders in the agricultural industry,” he says. “I ended […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-ohio-ffa-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/ New Ohio FFA members gaining leadership skills at this year’s state convention https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883781/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-Ohio-FFA-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883781/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-Ohio-FFA-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:20:48 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310583 Two Ohio FFA members are attending state FFA convention for the first time. Wyatt Hulman, a freshman from the Ansonia FFA Chapter, says his family ties to agriculture inspired him to join the organization. “I saw how good of a program it was and all of the opportunities that were there,” he says. “I’m looking […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954883781/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-Ohio-FFA-members-gaining-leadership-skills-at-this-years-state-convention/feed/ 0Two Ohio FFA members are attending state FFA convention for the first time. Wyatt Hulman, a freshman from the Ansonia FFA Chapter, says his family ties to agriculture inspired him to join the organization. “I saw how good of a program it was and all of the opportunities that were there,” he says. “I’m looking […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/national-4-h-council-ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-hands-on-learning-activities/ National 4-H Council Ignite initiative connecting youth to career opportunities through hands-on learning activities https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:49:18 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310534 The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program includes work readiness workshops and job exploration. “They’re gaining confidence as they present, learn from each other, learning how civic engagement works, and building skills […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954826664/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~National-H-Council-Ignite-initiative-connecting-youth-to-career-opportunities-through-handson-learning-activities/feed/ 0The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program includes work readiness workshops and job exploration. “They’re gaining confidence as they present, learn from each other, learning how civic engagement works, and building skills […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/310130/ From tire shop to pool deck: Tracy FFA members shine at state level https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181082/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~From-tire-shop-to-pool-deck-Tracy-FFA-members-shine-at-state-level/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181082/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~From-tire-shop-to-pool-deck-Tracy-FFA-members-shine-at-state-level/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:48:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310130 Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention.  Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement is an honor. “A placement proficiency is just a job that you have, so I work at a tire […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954181082/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~From-tire-shop-to-pool-deck-Tracy-FFA-members-shine-at-state-level/feed/ 0Two members of an FFA chapter in southwest Minnesota won Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) proficiency awards during the state FFA Convention.  Tracy Area FFA president Elijah Lightfoot says winning the Ag Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Placement is an honor. “A placement proficiency is just a job that you have, so I work at a tire […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/from-ffa-roots-to-state-leader-minnesota-state-president-reflects-on-dream-year/ From FFA roots to state leader: Minnesota state president reflects on “dream year” https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954167681/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~From-FFA-roots-to-state-leader-Minnesota-state-president-reflects-on-dream-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954167681/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~From-FFA-roots-to-state-leader-Minnesota-state-president-reflects-on-dream-year/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:08:21 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=310102 Born into FFA.  Outgoing Minnesota FFA state president Cameron Addington calls serving the past year a dream come true. “I grew up around FFA. My mom was on state staff, so I’ve been coming to the Minnesota FFA Convention since I was about three weeks old. And getting to grow up around the state officers […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954167681/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~From-FFA-roots-to-state-leader-Minnesota-state-president-reflects-on-dream-year/feed/ 0Born into FFA.  Outgoing Minnesota FFA state president Cameron Addington calls serving the past year a dream come true. “I grew up around FFA. My mom was on state staff, so I’ve been coming to the Minnesota FFA Convention since I was about three weeks old. And getting to grow up around the state officers […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/missouri-star-ffa-farmer-highlights-innovation-resilience-in-growing-cattle-operation/ MO Star FFA farmer highlights innovation, resilience in growing cattle operation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954103373/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~MO-Star-FFA-farmer-highlights-innovation-resilience-in-growing-cattle-operation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954103373/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~MO-Star-FFA-farmer-highlights-innovation-resilience-in-growing-cattle-operation/#respond Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:54:46 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309993 The Missouri Star FFA Farmer says success for her cattle business goes beyond making sound management decisions. Beau Ann Graves from the Chillicothe FFA Chapter tells Brownfield she’s discovered resilience and having the right people on your team matters. “I’ve learned to 100% believe in myself, and to lean on people around you.” Graves owns […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954103373/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~MO-Star-FFA-farmer-highlights-innovation-resilience-in-growing-cattle-operation/feed/ 0The Missouri Star FFA Farmer says success for her cattle business goes beyond making sound management decisions. Beau Ann Graves from the Chillicothe FFA Chapter tells Brownfield she’s discovered resilience and having the right people on your team matters. “I’ve learned to 100% believe in myself, and to lean on people around you.” Graves owns […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/historic-minnesota-4-h-building-set-for-major-modernization/ Historic Minnesota 4-H building set for major modernization https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953968292/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Historic-Minnesota-H-building-set-for-major-modernization/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953968292/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Historic-Minnesota-H-building-set-for-major-modernization/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:51:28 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309971 Minnesota 4-H is partnering with the Minnesota State Fair to renovate the 4-H building on the fairgrounds. Minnesota 4-H youth development state director Jennifer Skuza says the $35 million campaign will modernize the 85-year-old three story building. “The first major renovation that we’re going to experience in that building. So what we’ve been focusing on […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953968292/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Historic-Minnesota-H-building-set-for-major-modernization/feed/ 0Minnesota 4-H is partnering with the Minnesota State Fair to renovate the 4-H building on the fairgrounds. Minnesota 4-H youth development state director Jennifer Skuza says the $35 million campaign will modernize the 85-year-old three story building. “The first major renovation that we’re going to experience in that building. So what we’ve been focusing on […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/grant-funding-from-lilly-endowment-supports-growth-of-the-indiana-ffa-organization/ Grant funding from Lilly Endowment supports growth of the Indiana FFA organization https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853977/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Grant-funding-from-Lilly-Endowment-supports-growth-of-the-Indiana-FFA-organization/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853977/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Grant-funding-from-Lilly-Endowment-supports-growth-of-the-Indiana-FFA-organization/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:48:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309830 The executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation says a recently awarded $1 million grant will support growth in the organization.  Lisa Chaudion says the funds from the Lilly Endowment will be used to update the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. “It’s a hub for leadership, specifically for Indiana FFA members,” she says. “Students have the opportunity […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953853977/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Grant-funding-from-Lilly-Endowment-supports-growth-of-the-Indiana-FFA-organization/feed/ 0The executive director of the Indiana FFA Foundation says a recently awarded $1 million grant will support growth in the organization.  Lisa Chaudion says the funds from the Lilly Endowment will be used to update the Indiana FFA Leadership Center. “It’s a hub for leadership, specifically for Indiana FFA members,” she says. “Students have the opportunity […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/new-national-ffa-conference-is-helping-build-ag-workforce-pipeline/ New National FFA Conference is helping build ag workforce pipeline  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952203347/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-National-FFA-Conference-is-helping-build-ag-workforce-pipeline/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952203347/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-National-FFA-Conference-is-helping-build-ag-workforce-pipeline/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:53:58 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=309024 The National FFA Organization is helping members explore in-demand career opportunities within the ag industry.  Bryce Winchester, a member of the the Neosha FFA Chapter in Missouri recently attended the Next Gen Conference and says it’s giving students hands-on, real-world experiences.  “It’s really good for students to not only learn the specialized skills that they’re interested in, but […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952203347/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~New-National-FFA-Conference-is-helping-build-ag-workforce-pipeline/feed/ 0The National FFA Organization is helping members explore in-demand career opportunities within the ag industry.  Bryce Winchester, a member of the the Neosha FFA Chapter in Missouri recently attended the Next Gen Conference and says it’s giving students hands-on, real-world experiences.  “It’s really good for students to not only learn the specialized skills that they’re interested in, but […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-education-takes-center-stage-as-speak-ag-pioneers-work-to-bridge-the-gap-between-producers-and-consumers/ Ag education takes center stage as Speak Ag Pioneers work to bridge the gap between producers and consumers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/951981335/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Ag-education-takes-center-stage-as-Speak-Ag-Pioneers-work-to-bridge-the-gap-between-producers-and-consumers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/951981335/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Ag-education-takes-center-stage-as-Speak-Ag-Pioneers-work-to-bridge-the-gap-between-producers-and-consumers/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:00:08 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=308983 Four state FFA officers were educating the public about U.S. agriculture during this year’s National Ag Day celebration. Iowa FFA State President Chloe Zittergruen says there is a knowledge gap between producers and consumers. “We need the 2 percent that are feeding us every single day,” she says. “Our food does not come from the […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/951981335/0/brownfieldscholarshipsinternships~Ag-education-takes-center-stage-as-Speak-Ag-Pioneers-work-to-bridge-the-gap-between-producers-and-consumers/feed/ 0Four state FFA officers were educating the public about U.S. agriculture during this year’s National Ag Day celebration. Iowa FFA State President Chloe Zittergruen says there is a knowledge gap between producers and consumers. “We need the 2 percent that are feeding us every single day,” she says. “Our food does not come from the […]

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