Articles Tagged with ''FFA''

The National FFA Organization’s CEO says its diversity and inclusion efforts are key facets of a new strategic plan and value statements currently guiding the group – moves that are critical not only for the health of the organization, but for American agriculture in search of its future workforce.

The leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee have formed a new caucus they say will be aimed at supporting the work of teachers and parents of students currently enrolled in agricultural education curriculum across the country.

Scott Stump is set to assume the leadership of the National FFA Organization and Foundation next month, the groups jointly announced Wednesday.

Mark Poeshcl, the CEO of the National FFA Organization, has submitted his resignation.

Lyle Logemann has filed a legal complaint against the National FFA Organization, seeking compensation including punitive damages stemming from his removal from the National FFA officer team in June.

A New Mexico man removed from the National FFA officer team earlier this month is threatening to sue the organization for withholding a scholarship given to members who agree to serve as a national officer.

The National FFA Organization has removed Lyle Logemann, the organization’s western region vice president, from its national officer team after the emergence of “concerning” social media posts.

It won't go down as one of the best-attended events at the recent National FFA Convention, but it just might prove to be one of the most relevant meetings to the current farm policy climate.

Farm-state lawmakers are bracing this week for renewed proposals to cut agriculture spending as President Trump releases his fiscal 2019 budget, and Congress begins an extended debate on immigration policy.

Corryn La Rue will join the Agri-Pulse editorial team in Washington, D.C. in May, where she will cover hearings and events, writing for the company’s subscription-only newsletter and web site.