324 South Dakota FFA members were recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree at the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 4th, 2024.The State Degree is the highest honor the South Dakota FFA Association can bestow upon its members. In order to achieve...
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Bridgewater-Emery FFA chapter honored at State Convention
The National Chapter Award is the highest honor an FFA chapter can receive and recognizes chapters that actively implement the mission and strategies of the FFA. Top chapters were recognized at 97th SD FFA Convention in Brookings, SD, for their outstanding...
South Dakota State FFA Stars recognized
The State FFA Degree, the highest degree conferred by the South Dakota FFA, was presented to 324 agricultural education students at the 2025 South Dakota FFA Convention. Certain students rise to the top as star finalists. These individuals spend countless hours...
Area members shine in FFA Career Development Events
FFA members are preparing for agriculture careers, learning the role agriculture plays in feeding and clothing the world, and looking for opportunities to grow the industry. FFA’s Career Development Events are built around ag industry careers, expose members to many...
Montrose FFA Reporter Details Their State Convention
The state convention was a blast! Makarie and Cloey were awarded State Degrees, and Mrs. Leisinger received her Honorary State Degree. Congratulations to the Nursery Landscape team for getting third place, with everyone getting in the top 10 individuals. Addison...
Local FFA members receive scholarships
South Dakota FFA is dedicated to premier leadership, personal growth, and career success and is therefore proud to support South Dakota FFA members in their post-secondary education. The following scholarships for members of the area chapters were awarded at the 97th...
South Dakota FFA Elects State Officers at Convention
Six South Dakota FFA members were elected to serve as the 2025-2026 South Dakota FFA Officer team at the 97th South Dakota FFA Convention, April 3-5, 2025. As state officers, they will represent more than 6,437 South Dakota FFA members. The 2025-2026 South Dakota FFA...
South Dakota FFA Proficiency winners recognized
South Dakota FFA members were recognized at the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention for excellence in developing career-specific skills through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Proficiency projects.The FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards recognize...
Hanson Beaverettes softball roundup
HANSON SOFTBALL Hanson’s #14 Skya White receives a throw from pitcher Olivia Kayser #12, while #21 Jacey Schoenrock looks on in a game against Castlewood. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Beaverettes Softball Owen Reitzel | Editor Hanson 14, Wagner 4GAYVILLE – The Hanson...
Results from area teams at Class B Golf Classic
Golf teams from Canistota, Hanson, and McCook Central/Montrose competed at the Class B Classic in Mitchell last week Friday. The Hanson boys team won first place. Results from those area golfers, along with the medalist, are as follows:Girls Results - 45 golfers1st...