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Maker’s Mark underscored its deep ties to Kentucky agriculture and ongoing commitment to investing in the future with its one-of-a-kind donation during the Kentucky FFA Foundation’s 8th annual Blue & Gold Gala. “Maker’s Mark was proud to partner with the FFA to raise money for the next gen...

Bryan Estes, retired agriculture teacher at Logan County High School, was recently recognized for his statewide impact with the Ag Teachers Changes Lives Award from the Kentucky Association of Agricultural Educators.  Established in 2009, this award recognizes Kentucky agriculture teachers who...

  Harvey Franklin, an agriculture teacher at Lincoln County High School, was recently recognized for his statewide impact with the Ag Teachers Changes Lives Award from the Kentucky Association of Agricultural Educators.  Established in 2009, this award recognizes Kentucky agriculture teache...

News Release For more information: Sheldon McKinney Executive Director Kentucky FFA Foundation, Inc. (606) 782-4620 sheldon.mckinney@kyffa.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 3,  2025 The Kentucky FFA Foundation is pleased to announce that Farm Credit Mid-America has signifi...

  This article was written was written by Kentucky FFA Foundation Executive Director and was featured in a February 2025 edition of The Farmer's Pride.    Recognizing and supporting agriculture teachers is a priority for us here in Kentucky. The 2024-2025 school year began with five ...

Kentucky FFA Foundation Job Opportunity - Program Manager The Kentucky FFA Foundation is seeking a driven and enthusiastic individual with a passion for strengthening Agricultural Education in Kentucky. This position focuses on expanding opportunities for students, fostering connection...

  When Leslie and Donna Stith made provisions for planned gifts through their estate tru...

Kentucky FFA is looking for motivated and organized individuals to assist with the Kentucky FFA State Convention!  These individuals will work during (and in some cases before) the State FFA Convention which will be held in Lexington on June 10-12.  Successful candidats will get a behind the scen...

Easy Giving to KY FFA: Letter from Chairman Nick Carter My fellow FFA supporters,    It has been my great pleasure over the last few years to be able to support the KY FFA Foundation, both financially and with my t...

Kentucky FFA is seeking an intern for Fall 2024.  This individual would work for Kentucky FFA August 25-December 31 and will work on a variety of projects and administrative tasks.   Applicants will be expected to: Travel to Frankfort 2-4 times during the semester Travel to Hardinsburg fo...

Five hundred eight Kentucky FFA members will recieve the State FFA Degree at the 95th Kentucky FFA State Convention on June 6, 2024.     Recipients completed an application detailing their involvement in FFA, their Supervised Agriucultural Experience Program, and involvement in school and comm...

  The Kentucky FFA Foundation kicked off 2024 by launching two major projects after months and months of work behind the scenes.    Our new podcast, “Growing Kentucky’s Leaders” is hosted by me and my colleague Ruth Ann Fink. We have a weekly guest and talk about agriculture, leaders...

Kentucky, February 6, 2024 — The Kentucky FFA Foundation proudly announces the launch of its innovative hiring solution program, Kentucky FFA Works, aimed at connecting Kentucky employers with senior FFA members seeking full-time employment post-graduation. This groundbreaking initiative offers a...

Kentucky FFA is looking for motivated and organized individuals to assist with the Kentucky FFA State Convention!  These individuals will work during (and in some cases before) the State FFA Convention which will be held in Lexington on June 2-6.  Successful candidats will get a behind the scenes...

The American FFA Degree is the highest honor that an FFA member can earn.  American FFA Degree applications must be completed and submitted online by February 15.  Click here to view complete guidelines and instructions.    FFA Advisors are expected to review applications and submit them for r...