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The Washington Leadership Conference applications closed on March 15th with 48 applicants. Applications were reviewed by judges selecting 25 students for scholarship funding. The ND FFA Foundation granted $18,000 in partial and full scholarships. Sponsors for these scholarships are Bakk Farm, Bismarck Eagles, and the ND FFA Foundation, and the recipients are:
Full Scholarships:
Cole Anderson, Rugby (In memory of Ernest L. DeAlton)
Delaney Hankel, Max (In memory of Ernest L. DeAlton)
Molly Hansen, Carrington (In memory of Bev Janke)
Paisley Wangler, Rugby (In memory of Bev Janke)
Tessa Dvorak, Killdeer
Sierra Friedt, Carrington
Kacee Wasem, Killdeer
Sara Schmaltz, Rugby
Abigail Lee, Carrington
Abigail Hardersen, Killdeer
Partial Scholarships:
Evelyn Seil, Velva
Elsa Ingebrigtson, Kindred
Carter Teigen, Rugby
Bailey Ness, Carrington
Brooklyn Miller, Mandan
Tailyr Bush, Rugby
Shay Burian, Killdeer
Isabel Wendel, Carrington
Faith Howe, Velva
Taylor Schollmeyer, Killdeer
Rylee Carroll, Velva
Gracie Hauf, Max
Alyssa Peterson, Rugby
Audrey Dvorak, Killdeer
Owen Skovholt, Wahpeton
The State Winter Career Development Contests were on March 18, 2024 in Minot at the State Fair Center. There were 637 students competing and numerous judges and volunteers present. The career fair had 17 vendors attending with a great turn out.Ag Sales Contest: 201 Participants
Sponsored by RDO Equipment/Offut, IRONCLAD Marketing, Butler Machinery
High Individual: Alyssa Young, Napoleon
Winning Team: Napoleon
Livestock Contest: 208 Participants
Sponsored by Jeff & Jan Topp, ND Rural Rehab Corp.
High Individual: Molly Hansen, Carrington
Winning Team: Carrington
Agronomy Contest: 228 Participants
Sponsored by Charles Sorenson, KTM Farms – Kayla Miller, and Corteva Pioneer Seeds.
High Individual: Teyva Vogle, Hebron
Winning Team: Fessenden – Bowdon
Overall sponsors for this event were Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau and the ND FFA Foundation.
The ND FFA Foundation held its spring board meeting on March 26, 2023.
The FFA Foundation Board hiring committee interviewed four candidates for the Executive Director opening. 
This year’s Blue Jacket Backers 30-year State FFA Officer spotlight goes to the 1994-95 Team. If you were a Past State Officer and would like to make an impact on the current year state officer team, be a Blue Jacket Backer! For more information click here.
The Eager Beaver Award, made possible by Roger and Fern Beaver: If you can check all these check marks, click here for a chance to win one of two $1,000 awards.
– 4-year accredited college (any location)
– Holds a degree in Agricultural Education
– Committed to teaching in North Dakota
– Either in or entering the first year of teaching
Upcoming Events and other announcements:
The North Dakota FFA Foundation has released a new collection to their online shop! Check out the new styles here
State Horse Judging – May 7, 2024, NDSU-Fargo
State Convention – June 3-6, 2024, NDSU-Fargo
State Convention Online Auction – June 1-5th, stay tuned for futher updates!
Career & Educational Fair will be on Tuesday, June 4, 2023, NDSU-Fargo. Click here to find out more information.
Parent-Sponsor Banquet will be on Wednesday, June 5, 2023-Memorial Union-NDSU-Fargo.
2024 Blue & Gold Gala is November 9, 2024 at the Holiday Inn-Fargo, ND. Deuces Wild, Dueling Pianos will be our entertainment.
