The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association is proud to announce its FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2019.  These nine inductees will join the 176 members already inducted into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame over the past sixteen years. That number includes 75 inaugural members in 2004.  The FFA Hall of Fame is a collaborative effort between the Minnesota FFA Association, Alumni, and Foundation.

Criteria

A selection committee consisting of FFA members, alumni, agricultural educators, and foundation representatives selected the final inductees. “We were looking for individuals who have been influential and supportive of Minnesota FFA,” said Steve Olson, co-chair of the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Committee. “We want people who have demonstrated a high level of service and longstanding commitment to agriculture, agribusiness, and/or education in agriculture.”

Save the Date

Inductees will be introduced at the 2019 Minnesota FFA Alumni Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 2nd at the Anoka Technical College.  You can still register to attend by registering here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY2u9AM4OuPk2I2goKOs5hQm0VFtULjPQSa3HEi_288VgVHQ/viewform

The Induction Ceremony

The induction ceremony is on Monday, April 29, 2019, during the 90^th State FFA Convention. You will see the 2019 Hall of Fame Class on the Minnesota FFA Alumni Association website. They’ll also be on the state FFA convention newsletter coming out shortly after the convention.

The Minnesota FFA Foundation, through its Star Partners Program, provides resources that support the FFA Hall of Fame program. Check out www.mnffafoundation.org for more information on programs and funding opportunities.

Making a Difference

FFA is a national youth organization making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success of its 629,367 student members. FFA members are preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business, and technology sectors of agriculture.  Nearly 11,000 students are members of the Minnesota FFA Association.   www.mnffa.org.

Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2019

●      Judy Barka, Watkins, MN

●      Nancy Dahlman,Cokato, MN

●      Roy Johnson, Elk River, MN

●      Fred Troendle, St Charles, MN

●      Neil Pearson, Grove City, MN

●      Ken Hammer, Frazee, MN

●      Jeff Voss, Jackson, MN

●      Gary Olson, Moorhead, MN

●      Doug Hoseck, Hector, MN

Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame

Selection criteria

Nominees should meet many, but not necessarily all, of the following criteria:

1.     Contributions and service the candidate has provided to agriculture/agribusiness, to education in agriculture and FFA.  Consideration should be given to longevity.

2.     Leadership to the candidate’s profession, to agriculture, to education and to the FFA;

3.     Career accomplishments, honors and recognition;

4.     FFA leadership at the local, state, and national level;

5.     Leadership and support to other agriculturally related organizations and/or agencies;

6.     Responsibilities, leadership and/or services to non-agricultural groups and organizations;

7.     Participation and support of philanthropic endeavors;

8.     Service to and participation in activities which promote agriculture, citizenship, education and the FFA.