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Kentucky FFA is looking for 12 outstanding members to lead the Association for the 2020-2021 year.  State Officer Candidates must be at least graduating seniors and either hold or be receiving the State FFA Degree at the 2020 Convention.  The State Officer Candidate Handbook contains complete inf...

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is sponsoring the Kentucky Proud Direct Farm Marketing Contest.  This contest is open to all FFA members who are involved in producing and marketing agricultural products directly to consumers.  Prize money will be awarded to regional and state winners.   ...

State FFA Degree applications are to be completed and hand delivered to the regional degree evaluation.  Most regions hold the degree evaluation in conjunction with regional paperwork day. Direct questions about regional degree evaluation to the regional KAAE Chair. State Degree applications m...

American Degree applications must be completed online.  Applications may be accessed through AET or the student’s Ag Career Network (AgCN) account.  Below are instructions for accessing the application through AET: Go to www.theaet.com and login using information provided by the Advisor Clic...

During the 2020 Legislative Session, kentucky Ag Education will be having a one day, Legislative Page program.  Approximately 20 FFA members will be selected for this program.   Applications for the program will be accepted now through December 20.  Participants will be notified of their selec...

Two individuals instrumental to advancing FFA and agricultural education in Kentucky were selected to receive an Honorary American FFA Degree at this year’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. This award recognizes those who demonstrate outstanding personal commitment to furthering the mi...

Chaliff Receives Outstanding FFA Executive Secretary Award Indianapolis, IN – Matt Chaliff of the Kentucky Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education and Student Transition was selected the Outstanding FFA Executive Secretary by the National Association of Supervisors of ...

The State Land Judging CDE was held on November 7 in Hardinsburg.   Congratulations to the top 5 teams: 5th- Montgomery County 4th- Harrison County 3rd- Metcalfe County 2nd- Nicholas County 1st- Whitley County   The top three individuals were: 3rd- Naythan Jewell- Whitl...

The State Horse Evaluation, Horsemanship, and Veterinary Science Career Development Events were held November 13 at the William Cherry Ag Exposition Center in Murray.  Thanks to the Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University for coordinating these events.   Congratulations to Cald...

 Kentucky FFA Members Excel at National FFA Convention     Kentucky FFA was well represented at the 92nd Annual National FFA Convention, which was held October 30-November 2 in Indianapolis.  Approximated 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests attended the Convention, which is the larg...

The Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education is again sponsoring the KACTE Entrepreneruship Event with $2500 in prize money up for grabs! This event challenges CTSO members in grades 9-12 to complete a pitch for funding for a new or existing entrepreneurial business.  The pitch ...

Applications are now available for the Kentucky FFA Livestock Grant Program.  The program provides funds to help underclassmen purchase an animal to start or expand their SAE Program. The program is open to any freshman or sophomore member who has not received a grant in the past. Application ...

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Join our Team! Gift Administation Specialist   The Kentucky FFA Foundation is building our team and searching for a full time Gift Administration Specialist. Our ideal team member would be passionate about detail, analytics, and customer service. We are looking for a savvy financial st...

Thanks to all those who made the 2019 Kentucky State Fair a success!  Contest results for FFA events are below. Exhibit Results Agronomy CDE Dairy CDE Floriculture CDE Jr. Dairy CDE Jr. Livestock CDE Livestock CDE Meats CDE Nursery CDE Seed ID Small Power CDE Team...