MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL — The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association is proud to announce the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2018. These eight inductees will join the 169 members that have been inducted into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame the past eleven years, including the 75 inaugural members in 2004. The FFA Hall of Fame is a collaborative effort between the Minnesota FFA Association, Alumni and Foundation.
“Youth in the FFA are only successful because of supportive adults that mentor, guide, and encourage them. The Hall of Fame is an excellent opportunity to honor these men and women who have gone above and beyond to support Minnesota FFA and the agricultural industry,” said Katie Benson, president of the Minnesota FFA Association.
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 and who have demonstrated a high level of service and longstanding commitment to agriculture, agribusiness, and/or education in agriculture,” said Steve Olson, co-chair, Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Committee.
An induction ceremony will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 during the 89th State FFA Convention. The 2018 Hall of Fame Class will be featured on the Minnesota FFA Alumni Association website as well as the state FFA convention newsletter to be distributed shortly after convention.
The Minnesota FFA Foundation through its Star Partners Program provides resources that support the FFA Hall of Fame program. For more information about programs and funding opportunities visit www.mnffafoundation.org.
FFA is a national youth organization that makes 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 preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. More than 10,000 students are members of the Minnesota FFA Association. www.mnffa.org
MINNESOTA FFA HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2018
- Kevin Schulz, Winnebago, MN
- Brad Harguth, Caledonia, MN
- Peter Neigebauer, Courtland, MN
- Ben E. Broberg, Redwood Falls, MN
- Donald C. Hermanson, Nicollet, MN
- Kevin Thesing, Brainerd, MN
- Paul Hansen, Minneapolis, MN
- Brian Buhr, St. Paul, MN
Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame
Selection criteria
Nominees should meet many, but not necessarily all, of the following criteria:
- Contributions and service the candidate has provided to agriculture/agribusiness, to education in agriculture and FFA. Consideration should be given to longevity.
- Leadership to the candidate’s profession, to agriculture, to education and to the FFA;
- Career accomplishments, honors and recognition;
- FFA leadership at the local, state, and national level;
- Leadership and support to other agriculturally related organizations and/or agencies;
- Responsibilities, leadership and/or services to non-agricultural groups and organizations;
- Participation and support of philanthropic endeavors;
- Service to and participation in activities which promote agriculture, citizenship, education and the FFA.
— Minnesota FFA Alumni Association
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