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Since its inception in 1928, the National FFA Organization (FFA) has become an integral part of agricultural education by helping classroom instruction come to life through realistic, hands-on application. FFA members embrace the concepts taught in agricultural science classrooms nationwide, build valuable skills through experiential learning, and demonstrate their proficiency in competitions based on real-world agricultural skills. For nearly 100 years, FFA has been making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
In 1957, a committee of 24 individuals established the Ohio FFA Foundation. Interest in the formation of the Ohio FFA Foundation grew out of a desire to empower members in agricultural education courses and FFA programs to reach for high standards and goals. They believed that members should be recognized for their diligence and achievements.
Today, Ohio is home to more than 30,000 FFA members, and the Foundation is a cooperative effort among education, business and industry to support and inspire as many members as possible. Since its beginning, the Ohio FFA Foundation has been continuously committed to providing valuable opportunities for FFA members across the state.
Supporting the Ohio FFA Foundation is investing in tomorrow’s agricultural leaders. Ohio FFA members are equipped with practical, life and leadership skills that will help them start successful careers. Whether they become chemists, veterinarians, government officials, farmers, welders, bankers or teachers, today’s Ohio FFA members are tomorrow’s premier professionals in various career fields.
Please contact us to learn more about the many ways to give and support Ohio FFA members.
Board of Trustees
George Secor, Chair
Sunrise Cooperative
Mark Tangeman, Vice Chair
Farm Credit Mid-America
Timothy Derickson, Past Chair
Jobs Ohio
Alyssa Bregel, Secretary
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Office of Career-Technical Education
Dr. Tracy Kitchel, Treasurer
CFAES – The Ohio State University
Devon Alexander
Ohio Attorney General’s Office
Austin Manning
Ohio FFA Association
Megan Freeman
Circleville-PRCTC FFA
Greta Gray
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Sherry Hudson
Nationwide
Elizabeth Long
Uncommon Farms
Dennis Marsh
Tri-Rivers Career Center FFA
Dr. Javonne Mullins
ACEL – The Ohio State University
Kim Schriver
Ohio Corn & Wheat
Matt Winkle
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Office of Career-Technical Education