Kentucky FFA Association

The Kentucky FFA Association strives to make a positive difference in the lives of students through agricultural education.

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Kentucky FFA State Officers recently completed Checkpoint, sharpening workshop facilitation skills with National FFA facilitator Andrew Seibel, connecting with Foundation supporters, touring Kentucky Farm Bureau with KY 4-H, and participating in Ag Tag Program photos. #KYFFA

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🔁 Podcast Replay

What happens when leadership, philanthropy, and community come together?

This week, we're revisiting our conversation with Adrienne Correll of the River Foundation and the impact of strategic giving across Kentucky.

🎧 https://t.co/PpVRUtEFys
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Agriculture teachers gathered in Madisonville this week for the Ag Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Institute. Thank you to Ben Prevette and Brian Welch for hosting and sharing their expertise with educators from across Kentucky!

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Former U.S. Ambassador Kelly Craft has established a $100,000 Forever Blue Endowment honoring her father, Dr. B.A. Guilfoil, to provide permanent support for the Glasgow and Barren County FFA chapters.

Read more: https://t.co/Klf5jVqIcC

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🔁 This week's podcast replay features Dr. Scott Wright, a world-renowned cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic and former Kentucky FFA State President.

Listen at https://t.co/lfWjEZQZNw @kyffa

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📸 Pictured: Joe McCarty (second from left) showing cattle in 1957. Today, he's giving back by establishing a Forever Blue Endowment to permanently support Kentucky FFA's Livestock Judging CDE. Read more: https://t.co/dtnWalBmsj #KYFFA

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Take another listen to Growing Kentucky's Leaders featuring Claire West of Farm Credit Mid-America. Claire shares her journey from FFA member and ag teacher to supporting agricultural education in a new way.

Listen at https://t.co/qjUwGEoUUK

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Kentucky FFA State Officers spent the week in Washington, D.C., at the National FFA State Officer Summit, taking part in leadership and advocacy training before meeting with Kentucky's congressional delegation on Capitol Hill to advocate for agricultural education. #KYFFA

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#kyffa State Officers spent today on Capitol Hill advocating for agricultural education and FFA during the National FFA State Officer Summit. They met with Congressman @JamesComer & @brettguthrie and staff for Sen. @RandPaul & Congressman @barrforsenate #KYFFA

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🎙️ Replay Episode: Learn about the new Friends of Agriculture specialty license plate and how Kentucky 4-H and Kentucky FFA work together to support youth across the Commonwealth.

🚗 Plate: https://t.co/CRZUuPskXL

🎧 Podcast: https://t.co/jA0ALFhpNt

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Congratulations to Jose Villanos of LaRue County FFA on being named one of four national finalists for the American Star in Agriscience award! #kyffa is proud to celebrate this incredible accomplishment and wishes him the best as he competes for the national title this fall.

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In her latest Farmer's Pride op-ed, Sheldon McKinney shares why farmland transition and estate planning matter for every farm family.

Read more: https://t.co/Xpi3o7a5dq

Plan your gift: https://t.co/S439svDf0H

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As we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, we're grateful for the opportunity to develop the next generation of leaders who will continue serving their communities, our Commonwealth, and our country.

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Congratulations to former Kentucky FFA State President Brian Chism on joining the Kentucky FFA Foundation Board of Trustees!

Brian's leadership and longtime support of Kentucky FFA will help shape the future of agricultural education.

Read more: https://t.co/DCJlHj87Sw

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Congratulations to Ben Prevette of Hopkins County Central High School on being named the 2026 Kentucky Agriculture Educator of the Year during the 97th Kentucky FFA State Convention!

Read more about this well-deserved recognition: https://t.co/08HqkWHVpC

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On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, watch the 2026 State Officer Report. State Treasurer Tyren Harris and State Secretary Jacee McKeel spotlight the impact of Kentucky FFA members through a creative Broadway-inspired performance.

Watch: https://t.co/xWicsufE1k #KYFFA

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Congratulations to the 2026 #kyffa Honorary State Degree recipients!
Anthony Koch, Ashley Weaver, Brenda Reed, Ken Reed, Kyle Kelly, Mary Taylor, and Matthew Whitaker were recognized for their outstanding service and support of Kentucky FFA. Learn more: https://t.co/qX0bLRtxTy

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Congratulations to Nick Carter, recipient of the 2026 Kentucky FFA Distinguished Service Award. Join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition and learn more about his impact on Kentucky FFA at the link below.

🔗 https://t.co/xILh4f7HDW
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Congratulations to Mason Falwell, Adam Blanford, and Jonah Collins, recipients of $5,000 Shark Tank Grants awarded during #kyffa State Convention! Sponsored by @farmcreditmid, these grants help members grow their SAE businesses and turn big ideas into reality.

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#kyffa is proud to announce Aiden Manley as our National FFA Officer Candidate. Aiden recently completed his year of service as state president & this fall, he will join candidates from across the country in the National FFA Officer selection process. Congratulations!