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Scholarship InformationMany organizations and companies within the agriculture industry offer scholarships to FFA members each year. As we are made aware of these scholarships, information is posted to kyffa.org. You are encouraged to check the scholarship page of our website on a regular basis throughout the spring as we get information on new opportunities often. Click here to view the latest scholarship information. Posted by Matt ChaliffI Love Cows Essay ContestThe deadline for submitting entries to the Dustin Worthington I Love Cows Essay Contest is March 3, 2010. This is a great opportunity for FFA members to win a cow or heifer to further their SAE Project. For more information on the program visit www.dustinworthingtonmemorial.org Posted by Matt ChaliffState and American Degree InformationThe State and American Degree Application is now available. Click here to download the application. As in years past, the same Excel Application is used for both the State and American Degrees. Students enter information on the American Degree pages and the information automatically transfers to the appropriate State Degree pages. This allows students to apply for the American Degree by adding one more year of records to the State Degree application. Please review the "State Degree Tips" prior to starting work on State Degrees. This document was developed to answer the most common questions about the State Degree process. State FFA Degree
Kentucky Association FFA 2121 Capital Plaza Tower 500 Mero Street Frankfort, KY 40601 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Matt Chaliff at 502-564-3472 or email matt.chaliff@education.ky.gov Posted by Matt ChaliffFFA Supports National Guard Efforts In AfghanistanKentucky FFA members, along with other members of the Kentucky agricultural community gathered in Frankfort today in support of one of Kentucky National Guard’s most unique wartime missions. Sixty four (64) citizen soldiers from across the Commonwealth are currently serving in a special Agribusiness Development Team. This unit is helping Afghan farmers develop and implement new agriculture practices that will lead to greater self sufficiency and stability. The Kentucky agriculture community donated over $6000 worth of gifts, supplies, and other items to support this unit in their efforts. Kentucky FFA donated over $3600 to help purchase supplies which includes gifts for the soldiers and relationship gifts to be used for the Afghan people. The ceremonial presentation was accepted by General Ed Tonini, Adjutant General of the Kentucky National Guard. The items will arrive in Afghanistan in late December. Twenty six Kentucky FFA chapters made cash contributions to the program which was introduced at the Annual Regional Officer Training in September. Additionally, the State FFA Officers and many Regional FFA Officers made personal contributions to the effort. The Oneida Baptist FFA was recognized as the top chapter for their contribution of $836.50 to the program. Several chapter members were able to attend the press conference along with chapter advisor Jennifer Griebenow. According to State FFA Advisor Curt Lucas, supporting this effort was a natural fit for Kentucky FFA. “This mission goes hand in hand with our FFA motto of “learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to serve.” Throughout history, a safe and plentiful food supply has been the first step in a safe and stable nation. We want our National Guard members to know that we support their efforts and wish them all the best.” Special thanks to the Kentucky National Guard for their support of this effort and to the Agriculture Communications Association for coordinating the collection and purchase of the supplies. For more information on the Agribusiness Development Team go to http://kentuckyguard.wordpress.com For more information on Kentucky FFA, contact Matt Chaliff at 502-564-3472 or matt.chaliff@education.ky.gov Kentucky Association FFA 500 Mero Street, Room 2121 Frankfort, KY 40601 502-564-3472 Posted by Matt ChaliffNational FFA ScholarshipsThe 2010 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship program is now online. To register and submit an online application, students can go to the FFA homepage at www.ffa.org and click the “Scholarship” link. They may also go directly to the Scholarship homepage at http://www.ffa.org/index.cfm?method=c_programs.Scholarships. FFA applications must have advisor approval. A complimentary email will be sent to advisors when a student has submitted an application for review.Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. EST February 15, 2010. Required Signature Pages must be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service postmarked no later than February 22, 2010. Note: Applicants cannot print the required Signature Page until after advisor approval. Applicants will not be able to access the Print Signature Page link after 11:59 p.m. EST on February 22, 2010. Helpful Tools including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Important Notes, scoring rubrics and sample applications are available on the Scholarship homepage. Students should have that information in hand before beginning the application process. Students are encouraged to apply early in the event they experience technical issues and to provide ample time for advisor approval and collection of endorsements on the signature page. If you have questions or issues, please call the Scholarship Hotline at 317-802-6099 or email scholarships@ffa.org Posted by Matt Chaliff Land Judging ResultsThe 2009 State FFA Land Judging Contest was held November 5th in Hardinsburg. Calloway County FFA won the State Contest with a score of 899 points. Boyle County placed second, Madison Central placed third, Cumberland County placed fourth, and McCreary Central placed fifth. The high individual was Trent Bottom from Boyle County. Jacob Reynolds of Calloway County was the second high individual and Laura Hooper of Cumberland County was the third high individual.
Kentucky Well Represented At National FFA ConventionKentucky FFA Members Excel At National FFA Convention October 26, 2009 Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 82nd Annual National FFA Convention, which was held October 21-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Over 53,000 FFA members from across the United States attended the Convention, which is the largest youth organization gathering in the United States.
Emily Johnson of LaRue County was named the National Winner in the Floriculture Proficiency Contest. Twelve other Kentucky students were named national finalists in proficiency contests-meaning that they were in the top four in the nation. They were: Ag. Mechanics Repair & Maintenance- Ent. Tanner Hudgins Harrison County Ag. Mechanics Repair & Maintenance- Plct. Cody Milburn Spencer County Agriculture Services Zach Cotton Spencer County Diversified Crop Ent. Alex Richardson Meade County Equine Science Ent. Rebekkah McCoy Montgomery County Equine Science Plct. Carlye Graff Spencer County Grain Production Plct. Tyler Milburn Spencer County Home and Community Development Les Taylor Russell County Landscape Management Samuel Reis Campbell County Specialty Crop Production Jeffery Albright Rockcastle County Turf Grass Management Cody Sullivan LaRue County Wildlife Production Gabe Stodghill Spencer County
Andrew Baird of Spencer County FFA was named as a national finalist for the American Star Farmer Award. Stephanie Mitchell of Spencer County FFA was named as a national finalist for the American Star In Agriscience Award. The American Star Awards are the highest awarded by FFA and both students made it to the top four in the nation.
167 Kentucky students received their American FFA Degrees, which is the highest award the organization can bestow on a member. Quint Pottinger of LaRue County represented Kentucky as a National Officer Candidate. Several Kentuckians received Honorary American Degrees at the Convention, including Teachers of Agriculture, Bland Baird of Spencer County, Boyd Johnson of Oldham County, and Camille Rice of Wolfe County. Retired Jessamine County Superintendent Lawrence Allen also received the Honorary American Degree. For a complete listing of National Convention winners, visit http://www.ffa.org/convention/2009/awards.cfm For More Information Contact: Matt Chaliff, Executive Secretary 502-564-3472
Posted by Matt Chaliff YouTube Video ContestThe Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board is proud to announce the Top Ten videos of the Kentucky Farmers are the #1 Advocate for Animals Video contest. The Top 10 videos are listed below in alphabetical order by school name – this is in no way a ranking.
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