{"id":37,"date":"2019-05-09T19:52:06","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T19:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-02-21T17:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T17:07:03","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Funding Leaders. Funding Traditions. Funding Tomorrow.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Since it&#8217;s inception in 1928, the National FFA Organization (FFA) has become an integral part of agricultural education by helping make 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 each year demonstrate their proficiency in competitions based on real-world agricultural skills. For more than 95 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]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 also believed that members should be recognized for their diligence and achievements.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Ohio is home to more than 29,000 FFA members, and the Foundation is a cooperative effort among education, business and industry to support and inspire each one. Since its beginning, the Ohio FFA Foundation has been continuously committed to providing valuable opportunities for FFA members across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Supporting the Ohio FFA Foundation is investing in tomorrow&#8217;s agricultural leaders. Ohio FFA members are equipped with practical, life and leadership skills that will help them obtain successful careers. Whether they become chemists, veterinarians, government officials, farmers, welders, bankers or teachers, today&#8217;s Ohio FFA members are tomorrow&#8217;s premier professionals in various career fields.<\/p>\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> to learn more about the many ways that you can invest in Ohio FFA members.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"eut-element eut-image eut-align-center\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3500\" height=\"2333\" src=\"https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/GlobalImpactStemAcademy-323.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/GlobalImpactStemAcademy-323.jpg 3500w, https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/GlobalImpactStemAcademy-323-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/GlobalImpactStemAcademy-323-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/GlobalImpactStemAcademy-323-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ohioffa.org\/foundation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/10\/GlobalImpactStemAcademy-323-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3500px) 100vw, 3500px\" \/><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]George Secor, Chair<br \/>\n<em>Sunrise Cooperative<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Mark Tangeman, Vice Chair<br \/>\n<em>Farm Credit Mid-America<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Timothy Derickson, Past Chair<br \/>\n<em>Jobs Ohio<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alyssa Bregel, Secretary<br \/>\n<em>Ohio Department of Education and Workforce<br \/>\nOffice of Career-Technical Education<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Tracy Kitchel, Treasurer<br \/>\n<em>CFAES &#8211; The Ohio State University<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Devon Alexander<br \/>\n<em>Ohio Attorney General&#8217;s Office<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Carter Boyd<br \/>\n<em>Ohio FFA Association<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Megan Freeman<br \/>\n<em>Circleville-PRCTC FFA<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Greta Gray<br \/>\n<em>Nutrien Ag Solutions<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sherry Hudson<br \/>\n<em>Nationwide<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Long<br \/>\n<em>Uncommon Farms<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dennis Marsh<br \/>\n<em>Tri-Rivers Career Center FFA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Javonne Mullins<br \/>\n<em>ACEL &#8211; The Ohio State University<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Kim Schriver<br \/>\n<em>Ohio Corn &amp; Wheat<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Matt Winkle<br \/>\n<em>Ohio Department of Education and Workforce<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Office of Career-Technical Education<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Funding Leaders. Funding Traditions. Funding Tomorrow. Since it&#8217;s inception in 1928, the National FFA Organization (FFA) has become an integral part of agricultural education by helping make classroom instruction come to life through realistic, hands-on application. 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