2026 GIVING HEARTS DAY MATCH DONORS
Meet our 2026 Giving Hearts Day Match Donors!
Author: Andrew Young
Hess Corporation Named Presenting Sponsor of the ND FFA State Convention
North Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Laiken DeMorrett and Hess Corporation’s North Dakota General Manager Brent Lohnes stand outside the Hess office in Minot on May 29, 2025. Hess presents …
Historic Move: North Dakota FFA Convention Relocates for First Time in Nearly a Century
Big changes are coming for North Dakota FFA! For the first time in nearly 100 years, the North Dakota FFA State Convention is moving to a new venue to accommodate …
Celebrating a Historic Gift: $200,000 Donation Fuels the Future of ND FFA
Governor Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong presented $200,000 checks to the North Dakota FFA Foundation and the Great Plains Food Bank, at his Inaugural Ball in Bismarck. Pictured …
2025 GIVING HEARTS DAY MATCH DONORS
Meet our 2025 Giving Hearts Day Match Donors!
Monthly Foundation Update: Summer Recap 2024
Annual Report, State Contests & more! Read all about what’s happening in the ND FFA and what we’ve been up to.
Monthly Foundation Update: June 2024
New Executive Director, Odin Award & more! Read all about what’s happening in the ND FFA and what we’ve been up to.
North Dakota FFA Foundation Honored with the Odin Award Contribution
We are thrilled to announce that the North Dakota FFA Foundation has been selected to receive a generous contribution as part of the prestigious Odin Award, presented by First International Bank and Trust.
Laiken DeMorrett Named New Executive Director
The North Dakota FFA Foundation has appointed Laiken DeMorrett as its new Executive Director, effective May 28, 2024. Demorrett brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and a strong commitment to agricultural education.
2024 GIVING HEARTS DAY MATCH DONORS
Meet our 2024 Giving Hearts Day Match Donors!
Monthly Foundation Update: September 2023
National Convention, Blue & Gold Gala, Giving Tuesday & more! Read all about what’s happening in the ND FFA and what we’ve been up to.
Foundation Update: Summer 2023
Annual Report, New Star Partner, Annual Blue & Gold Gala and more! Read all about what’s happening in the ND FFA and what we’ve been up to.
2022-23 North Dakota FFA Annual Report
A complete recap of the North Dakota FFA within 2022-2023 including CDE results; scholarship winners; State and American degree earners; a recap of 2023 Giving Hearts Day; details about the 94rd ND FFA State Convention; announcement of the 2023-24 North Dakota State FFA Officers; Star Award recipients; recap of the inaugural Blue & Gold Gala; recognition of our donors; and more!
2023 ND State Fair Exhibit Sponsors
Help us thank the friends and sponsors who help make the FFA exhibits at the North Dakota State Fair possible!
Monthly Foundation Update: February & March 2023
WLC Scholarships, upcoming events, Giving Hearts Day numbers & more! Read all about what’s happening in the ND FFA and what we’ve been up to.
2023 GIVING HEARTS DAY MATCH DONORS
Meet our 2023 Giving Hearts Day Match Donors! This incredible group has pledged to match more than $20,000 raised!
Monthly Foundation Update: November & December 2022
November & December have been busy! Read what we’ve been up to.
Monthly Foundation Update: September & October 2022
September & October have been busy! Read what we’ve been up to.
2022 National FFA Convention Results
Check out North Dakota’s results from the 2022 National FFA Convention.
2022 Blue & Gold Gala Auction Sale Bill
NDSU Basketball package Lot #1 Donated by David & Joshua Swanson Dakota Awards Lot #2 Donated by Dakota Awards International Tractor Lot #3 Donated by Darleen Cairns Antique Mirror Lot …
Monthly Foundation Update: July & August 2022
July & August have been busy! Read what we’ve been up to.
Monthly Foundation Update: June 2022
June has been a busy month! Read what we’ve been up to.
2022 State Convention Results
All of the results from the 2022 ND State FFA Convention held June 6-9 at the North Dakota State University campus.
Monthly Foundation Update: April 2022
March has been a busy month! Read what we’ve been up to.
2022 Spring Newsletter
Our Spring Newsletter celebrates our scholarship recipients, introduces you to our summer interns, recaps 2022 Giving Hearts Day and introduces our brand new program, the Blue Jacket Backers!
22nd Annual ND FFA Foundation + Alumni Fundraising Auction Sale Bill
Participate ANYWHERE with online bidding!
MEET OUR 2022 SUMMER INTERNS
Meet Jared Lovro of Granville and Iris Dukart of Killdeer: Our Summer 2022 Interns.
Monthly Foundation Update: March 2022
March has been a busy month! Read what we’ve been up to.
Monthly Foundation Update: February 2022
February has been a busy month! Read what we’ve been up to.
Monthly Foundation Update: January 2022
From Giving Hearts Day to our Winter Newsletter hitting doors – January has been a busy month! Read what we’ve been up to.
Monthly Foundation Update: December 2021
Giving Tuesday – Our goal was $1,130. We raised $2,144! Thank you to all who contributed to the FFA! $2,000 given in Community Garden Grants-sponsored by Corteva/Pioneer Seeds Wahpeton FFA …
2022 Giving Hearts Day Match Donors
These incredible friends and supporters are instrumental to making Giving Hearts Day the ND FFA Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser!
Monthly Foundation Update: November 2021
Annual Meeting – was held on November 17. Ben VanBerkom was elected to fill the the open position. State LDE Day – was held in Bismarck on November 22. Click …
2021 Leadership Development Events Day Results
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thank you to our LDE sponsors: ND Department of Agriculture and Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bismarck. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] CREED SPEAKING High Individual: Kristyn Bauer, Beulah Sponsored by Papa’s Pumpkin Patch …
Monthly Foundation Update: October 2021
National Convention Recap & Numbers92 Members received $250 in travel stipends32 Advisors +3 Chaperones37 Chapters278 Members23 Contests were participated in6 Honorary American Degree recipients12 Members received there American Degree27 Proficiency …
2021 National Convention Results
[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2834″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] AGRICULTURAL SALES North Dakota Team: Napoleon Team Award – Silver Nathan Gross – Silver Darissa Becker – Silver Jada Schwartzenberger – Silver Claire Piatz – Bronze …
Monthly Foundation Update: August/September 2021
Steffes Group became a 2 Star Partner and Premier State Fair FFA Exhibit Sponsor. ND Association of Rural Electrical Cooperatives became a 2 Star Partner. The ND FFA Foundation received …
21st Annual ND FFA Foundation + Alumni Fundraising Auction Sale Bill
FEATURED ITEMS NDSU Bison Home Game Tickets (4) – donated by Corteva Agriscience NDSU Tuition Discount – donated by NDSU Traeger Pro-575 Grill – donated by Al & Pat Giese, …
2021 ND State FFA Convention Results
All of the results from the 2021 ND State FFA Convention held June 4-7 at the North Dakota State University campus.
Monthly Foundation Update: March/April 2021
The ND FFA Foundation Board of Directors met for their Spring meeting March 16th. State Winter CDEs were held in Minot on March 22nd. Congratulations to the high individuals and …
Fred Bakk’s Gift
It is important that current and former FFA members and supporters know of the tremendous impact Bakk’s give has made and realize the lasting effect this gift has had and continues to contribute to agriculture’s future leaders.
How To: Register for Online Bidding for the Foundation + Alumni Fundraising Auction
How to Create Your Bidding Account on BigIron: Online bidding for the 2021 ND FFA Foundation + Alumni Fundraising Auction will be open from June 5-9th at BigIronGives.com. It is …
Olivia Buckeye Selected as 2021 NDAAE Summer Intern
Olivia Buckeye will serve as the 2021 NDAAE Summer Intern. Buckeye is a junior at North Dakota State University majoring in Ag. Ed. and looks forward to “rounding out” her experience in the North Dakota FFA.
Maddock & Leeds FFA Chapters Participate in Volunteerism Project
By Hailey Maddock, Maddock FFA Chapter President Being an FFA member is more than just the blue corduroy jacket. It’s an opportunity to serve others, grow as an individual, and …
Monthly Foundation Update: February 2021
Help us welcome the ND FFA Foundation’s newest team member, Kayla Hart! Kayla will serve as the Foundation’s Program Coordinator and Executive Assistant. Learn more about Kayla here. Giving Hearts …
Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Alumna Joins ND FFA Foundation
Kayla Hart, an alumna member of the Fessenden-Bowdon FFA Chapter joins the ND FFA Foundation as its Program Coordinator & Executive Assistant.
We are Giving Gifts to our Giving Hearts
Give at one of these levels and receive exclusive ND FFA/Giving Hearts Day gifts! Donate $25 Give at least this amount to the ND FFA Foundation on Giving Hearts Day …
Foundation Confirms $20,000+ in Match Donations for 2021 Giving Hearts Day
$2,000 MATCH DONORS Nodak Insurance Company $2000 Match Donation $1,500 MATCH DONORS In Memory of Jim Kirkeide $1500 Match Donation $1,000 MATCH DONORS Brooks Hetle $1,000 Match Donation Beth & …
Monthly Foundation Update: November 2020
Cole Ketterling, from the Wishek FFA Chapter and past State FFA President, was named this year’s American Star Farmer! Cole is the second-ever North Dakota FFA Member to receive this …
Monthly Foundation Update: October 2020
Cole Ketterling is named the 2020 American Star Farmer! Billie Lentz was a finalist to become a National FFA Officer. Congratulations on your hard work, Billie! The North Dakota FFA …
Monthly Foundation Update: September 2020
Beth Allen has been named the Foundation’s Executive Director! Read more about Beth and her new role here. September 17th marked National Teach Ag. Day. The North Dakota FFA Foundation …
Beth Allen Announced as ND FFA Foundation Executive Director
Beth Allen, who has been with the Foundation since April of 2016 as Fiscal Manager, has been selected to serve as the ND FFA Foundation Executive Director.
ND FFA Celebrates 11th Annual National Teach Ag. Day
The North Dakota FFA Foundation celebrates not only the 104 ag. teachers in North Dakota but the over 13,000 ag. teachers across our nation.
ND FFA FOUNDATION TO GIVE OVER $25,000 IN MINI-GRANTS PROMOTING AG. EDUCATION
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota FFA Foundation (ND FFA Foundation) will be giving $500 mini-grants to educators, teachers or organizations to promote agriculture in North Dakota classrooms. The mini-grants …
Two North Dakota Ag. Teachers Selected as National Teacher Ambassadors
Nikki Doll (Center, ND) and Breanna Bregel (Wahpeton, ND) have been selected to serve as 2020-21 National Teacher Ambassadors, a program of the National FFA Organization.
Tyler Lee Earns Star in Ag. Placement
Four years ago, Tyler Lee was given an offer to work with his dad at Zink Farms in Carrington, ND. He remembers, excitedly, taking the offer. “I just love running …
Aaron Johnson Earns Star Farmer
“Most of my first memories are riding with my dad in the tractor, combine, semi or sprayer,” says Aaron Johnson (Garrison FFA Chapter), as he reflects on the SAE he …
Winders Announced as Executive Director
The North Dakota FFA Foundation has announced the appointment of Tommy Winders as its Executive Director. Winders assumed this new role on June 1. Winders joined the ND FFA Foundation …
2020 State FFA Convention Results
91st Virtual Convention week results, updates and more!
Erik Johnson Selected as 2020 NDAAE Intern
Erik Johnson (Valley City) has been selected as the 2020 North Dakota Association of Agricultural Educators (NDAAE) summer intern, a position funded through the efforts of the NDAAE, the North …
