California Association, FFA

Meet Matt Angell, Central Valley farmer and owner of Madera Pumps Inc. ?? As an alum of Chowchilla FFA, Matt holds the blue corduroy jacket near and dear to his heart. He credits FFA for giving him the fundamental skills to help him become a business owner, water entrepreneur, and influential community leader. Matt always finds a way to give back to the FFA. Whether it's serving on the California FFA Foundation Board (which he's been a part of for 10 years), or mentoring local FFA members by providing them with hands-on work experience, Matt advocates for FFA and the opportunity it provides youth in agriculture. Oh, and the 1948 John Deere Model B Tractor we're raffling off? ??Yeah, Matt and his family donated that, too. All proceeds from this raffle will go directly towards supporting the projects and activities of over 104,000 California FFA members. Want to buy a raffle ticket? It's just $20! Visit https://lnkd.in/gv2ZG9yJ. Ticket sales close December 9. Winner to be chosen on December 19, 2024.

We are still accepting item donations for the Blue Corduroy Classic, happening January 14, 2025! Now in its seventh year, Blue Corduroy Classic benefits over 104,000 FFA students across California, generating financial support that offsets the cost of leadership conferences, career development events, as well as countless other opportunities available for FFA members. Donations will be auctioned off with the help of Show Circuit Online Sales (sconline.com). Previous auctions have reached thousands of supporters from across the nation, and this year’s event will be promoted through all of California FFA’s social media platforms, email newsletters, and our website. Listed are examples of items previously included in the Blue Corduroy Classic auction. if you are interested in donating an item referenced below or something unique that you believe would generate interest, please visit https://lnkd.in/gQTBDn7s We appreciate your consideration and generosity in supporting the California FFA Foundation! ????

Together, we're sowing the seeds of leadership in agriculture. Let’s empower the next generation to thrive and lead our communities forward! #FFA #RealWorldExperiences #SeedsOfImpact #DonateToday Donate: kautzffalegacy.org/donate

??Thumbs up if your chapter is up to some extraordinary things! ?? We know our members and chapters are doing amazing things, so we want to make that known! Fill out our short JotForm so we can give you and your chapters the proper shoutout on social media and in our newsletters! A few ideas: ??Community service event ??Unique fundraiser ??Leadership project ??Chapter meeting activity...and MORE! ??https://lnkd.in/gPKi2dKi

Today we honor the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans. From California FFA, we thank you for your service and for protecting our freedom. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #AmericanAgriculture #CaliforniaFFA ??Las Plumas FFA Ag Leadership class leading the annual patriotic observance event at Harrison Stadium in Oroville, California earlier this year.

Read our recent California FFA Newsletter, now with a ?NEW? look! Take a look at the results from National FFA Convention, scholarship opportunities, and important dates to keep on your radar. ??conta.cc/3XhoQOF

Are you interested in supporting a monthly giving program that nurtures eager students ready to learn? Look no further!? Introducing our ?NEW? monthly giving program, Corduroy Champions Club! ??By joining our Corduroy Champions Club, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of agriculture leaders. Your contributions will directly impact students, providing them with essential resources, hands-on experiences, and opportunities to grow their skills. Together, we can cultivate a community of knowledgeable and passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the agricultural industry. Want to join this elite group of supporters? Check out https://lnkd.in/gaQ49RhN. ??

Over the weekend, #CaliforniaFFA members participated in the State Cotton Judging Finals. ??Thank you Fresno State for hosting us, and congratulations to the following teams and individuals! ?? Contest A High Teams: ??STATE CHAMPIONS ??- Los Banos Pacheco FFA 2nd Place - Hanford FFA 3rd Place - O'neals Minarets FFA 4th Place - Los Banos FFA 5th Place: Corcoran FFA Contest A High Individuals: 1st Place - Ruby Martin, Los Banos Pacheco FFA 2nd Place - Erica Iniguezz, Los Banos Pacheco FFA 3rd Place - Monserra Garcia Orozco, Los Banos Pacheco FFA 4th Place - William Bekedam, Hanford FFA 5th Place - Sebastia Paolini, Los Banos FFA Contest B High Teams: 1st Place - Hanford FFA 2nd Place - Los Banos Pacheco FFA 3rd Place - Porterville-Monache FFA 4th Place - Los Banos FFA 5th Place - Madera FFA Contest B High Individuals: 1st Place - Charles Cottrell, Hanford FFA 2nd Place - Andrea Aguilar, Los Banos Pacheco FFA 3rd Place - Angel Leyva, Los Banos FFA 4th Place - Ruben Canchola, Los Banos Pacheco FFA 5th Place - Chris Mendez, Tulare FFA For a full list of results, visit https://lnkd.in/gQyqqAyU.

??Seniors-- We are now accepting applications to the Sacramento Leadership Experience, happening February 25-28, 2025 in our state capital. This capstone event is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget! Seventy-five of our top graduating senior FFA members are selected annually to step into the role of one of California’s State Legislators. Students are assigned a specific California district and spend four days in Sacramento learning about government, issues in agriculture and ethics, water and natural resources, food and nutrition, and education. At the end of the week, students have the opportunity to conduct mock legislation they have drafted during the conference on the chamber floor of the state senate or assembly. If this sounds like something you are interested in, be sure to submit an application by December 13. Apply at https://lnkd.in/giVMMjuV

Digital Scrapbook: National FFA Convention & Expo Edition ???? We can't believe it's already been one week since the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo, and it definitely was one to remember! California FFA showed up and showed out with many successes, national finalists, and even several national champions! ???Take a look below! ?? ??4 National Agriscience Fair Champions ??1 National Career Development Event (CDE) Champion ??1 National Leadership Development Event (LDE) Champion ??6 National Proficiency Award Champions ??1 National Officer ??11 Honorary American Degree Recipients ??1 Distinguished Service Citation Award Recipient ??499 American Degree Recipients ... and many numerous Gold and Silver Proficiency, CDE, LDE, and Agriscience Fair finalists! ?? Congratulations to all #CaliforniaFFA members who competed at the national level! For a full list of all results, visit https://lnkd.in/ga6RXmfM.