Michigan FFA Association

Michigan FFA was honored to attend the Michigan Retired Agricultural Teachers Association Luncheon at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center. The day brought together generations of agricultural educators to celebrate the lasting impact of agricultural education across our state. This event also provided an opportunity to tour the facility to learn how research, innovation, and hands-on education are preparing the next generation of leaders for Michigan agriculture.

The 2026 Dairy Judging and Showmanship contest is in the books!

This past week, Michigan FFA members demonstrated their knowledge of the dairy industry through cattle evaluation, oral reasons, and showmanship.

We are proud of every member who stepped into the ring and represented their chapter. Thank you to everyone who came out to compete, and congratulations on your hard work and dedication throughout the event.

-Kamryn Billings

The Michigan FFA State Leadership Conference was a huge success! Members from across the state traveled to come together and learn more about leadership. Students had the opportunity to attend six different sessions throughout the day, covering topics from advocacy to building relationships. Each session challenged students to develop new skills that they can bring back to their chapters.

Thank you to our partners for powering SLC. Consumers Energy, Keystone Cooperative, and GreenStone Farm Credit Services!

The State Leadership Conference wouldn't be possible without the incredible companies that invest in the growth of our members.

A huge shoutout to Consumers Energy, GreenStone Farm Credit Services, and Keystone Cooperative Elevator for joining us at this year's State Leadership Conference and sharing their expertise with our attendees. Your perspectives helped challenge, encourage, and inspire members to continue to RISE as leaders.

Thank you, Mr. Jeff Westra, for representing Keystone Cooperative Elevator during Session Six at this year's State Leadership Conference!

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences and encourage our members. Thank you for investing in the future of agriculture and helping inspire the next generation of leaders as we continue to RISE together.

A big thank you to Ms. Emily House of GreenStone Farm Credit Services for sharing her knowledge during lunch at this year's State Leadership Conference!

We are grateful for your investment in our members and for the perspective you brought to the conference. Thank you for helping our attendees grow as leaders as we continue to RISE together.

Thank you, Mrs. Cathy Wilson, for representing Consumers Energy and sharing your insights during Session One at this year's State Leadership Conference!

We greatly appreciate your time, expertise, and investment in our members. Thank you for helping inspire the next generation of leaders as we continue to RISE together this year!

These individuals have been Tagged to Teach Ag!

Over the past few days, we have had FFA members from around the state come to Michigan State University to learn the next steps to becoming our next agriscience teachers! These future educators spent time learning about the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education (AFNRE) degree program, Agricultural Education state proficiency applications, and the AFNR Education contest. Thank you to our 2026 participants.

Join us in congratulating Brent DeSaegher for being selected as the 2026 National Officer Candidate! Brent proudly hails from the Ithaca FFA Chapter and is currently serving as the 2025-2026 State President.

Brent will spend the next four months preparing diligently to represent Michigan during the national officer selection process at the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in October.

Congratulations, Brent!