BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Holstein Association USA members recently experienced “Progress on the Plains” in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from June 27 to July 1, 2022. The 2022 National Holstein Convention drew over 1,000 adult and Junior members and Holstein enthusiasts from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. “I think it’s important for our […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The 2022 Illinois Star Awards were announced Wednesday afternoon, June 15, at the 94th annual Illinois State FFA Convention. Illinois Star Awards honor FFA members who have developed the organization’s most outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through their Supervised Agricultural Experience, demonstrated outstanding management skills, and earned the State FFA Degree – […]

LINCOLN, Neb. — A delegation of Nebraska Cattlemen members had a significant influence on national policy decisions during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) annual convention in Houston, Texas last week. Nebraska Cattlemen brought forth policy for consideration in the Taxation and Credit Committee and had many members recognized for their hard work and dedication […]

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia 4H honored four of its most outstanding members at a virtual award ceremony in early 2022. The 4H Youth in Action Program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in 4H core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM. Andrea Farag received the award for […]