State Convention resources are below -- ask Mrs. Gifft if you have any questions!
Sign up for Remind:
Text to 81010 with the message @oregonffa
Text to 81010 with the message @oregonffa
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Transportation Permission slip -- REQUIRED to go. Bring it with you on 3/23:
Below is our schedule and chapter info for the trip:
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Interview Schedule for Proficiencies/Committees and locations:
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Pick your workshops:
“Reverse-Engineering Your Story” By Kyle Scheele
Presented by: Northwest Farm Credit Services
Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Description: Once you decide to live a good story, what happens next? How do you decide what to do with your life? And once you decide, how do you get there? The answer lies in reverse-engineering. In this workshop, I help students “begin with the end in mind”, backtracking step-by-step to plan out the right path to reach their dream.
“Filling our Cups as Leaders” By Faustin Wood, Idaho FFA State Vice President
Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: As leaders we are given the opportunity to help others fulfull their own roles as leaders. Join this workshop to get even more involved in FFA and see how you can have an impact on others.
“Tagged to Teach Ag!” By Oregon State Teach Ag Club
Saturday @ 10:30 A.M. in North Sister: Haystack
Saturday @ 12:00 P.M. in North Sister: Haystack
Description: An interactive workshop run by OSU students on the joys of teaching Agriculture! Get questions answered, meet other students who are interested in teaching Ag, and learn why this career would be a good fit for you.
“Discover YOU” By Amanda Skidmore, California FFA State Secretary
Saturday @ 11:00 A.M. in North Sister: Odell
Description: Ever wonder who you truly are? Navigate your strengths and find the real you! Join me for a fun filled scavenger hunt as we trek through a strength finder journey.
“Growing Leaders” By Megan Gould, Washington FFA State Treasurer & Drew Carlson, Washington FFA State Reporter
Saturday @ 11:30 A.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Leadership is something that is inside all of us, if we choose to use it. Join Megan Gould to learn just how we can grow the leader that is inside all of us and what we can do to inspire others to be leaders as well. We will learn how we can use the path, weeds, and field to make a difference in our chapters and communities.
“Oh the Places You’ll Go” By Brice Fortinberry, Mississippi
State President
Saturday @ 12:30 P.M. in North Sister: Odell
Description: Get ready to discover your potential and learn how the blue jacket can help you achieve your wildest dreams.
“Get Connected” By Victoria Harris, National FFA Secretary
Presented by: COUNTRY Financial
Saturday @ 1:00 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Sunday @ 2:30 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Description: How can embrace the qualities that make us unique, better include others, and make the people in our lives feel valued. This workshop will be an exciting time for us to learn how we can be better teammates, friends, and people!
“Everything you Need to Know about College” By OSU Collegiate FFA
Saturday @ 1:00 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Conversations with college students regarding their experience and answering your questions. Learn about various opportunities and connect with other FFA members who may be interested in attending the same college as you.
“Discovering Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Academic Success at Oregon State University”
By Oregon State College of Agricultural Sciences
Saturday @ 2:30 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Learn from current students at Oregon State University who have maintained a passion for Agriculture and have discovered opportunities for leadership development and academic success after high school.
“Connecting Youth with Agriculture- Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Agriculture Literacy”
By Oregon Ag in the Classroom
Sunday @ 12:00 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Sunday @ 1:30 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Sunday @ 3:00 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Do you enjoy working with elementary-aged students? How about teaching others about agriculture? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions join us for one of our hands-on workshops! These workshops will prepare you for the 2017 literacy project, Allison Investigates: Does Chocolate Milk Come from Brown Cows? Participants will learn how to connect with elementary students, how to lead the literacy activity, and other ways to get involved with elementary students in your community!
“Actively Advocating” By Loren King, Michigan FFA State President
Sunday @ 3:00 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Description: Students will learn how to effectively advocate to legislatures, organizations, and other groups in support of agriculture and other passions in their lives.
“What’s Normal Anyway?” By Bailey Quick, Louisiana State Vice President
Sunday @ 2:30 P.M. in Middle Sister: Doris
Description: Students will learn differences in cultures and personalities and be reassured that it is okay to be who you truly are, because “normal” doesn’t actually exist.
“How to deal with Ag Haters” By Jose Cervantes, Michigan State Treasurer
Sunday @ 4:00 P.M. in Middle Sister: Doris
Description: Many times we face conversations that not everyone’s opinions are the same. How do you handle that…run away, scream, or cry? In this workshop we will discuss five skills and learn how to apply them, when put into these conversation situations.
“Helping People Help the Land” By Natural Resources Conservation Service
Sunday @ 4:00 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Extend your FFA Experience Into a Career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. From Ag Sales to Soil Judging, Public Speaking to SAE projects NRCS is seeking students with your talents. Learn more about a career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Pathways Programs for student interns. Oregon has two openings for graduating seniors—learn how to apply for these positions.
Presented by: Northwest Farm Credit Services
Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Description: Once you decide to live a good story, what happens next? How do you decide what to do with your life? And once you decide, how do you get there? The answer lies in reverse-engineering. In this workshop, I help students “begin with the end in mind”, backtracking step-by-step to plan out the right path to reach their dream.
“Filling our Cups as Leaders” By Faustin Wood, Idaho FFA State Vice President
Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: As leaders we are given the opportunity to help others fulfull their own roles as leaders. Join this workshop to get even more involved in FFA and see how you can have an impact on others.
“Tagged to Teach Ag!” By Oregon State Teach Ag Club
Saturday @ 10:30 A.M. in North Sister: Haystack
Saturday @ 12:00 P.M. in North Sister: Haystack
Description: An interactive workshop run by OSU students on the joys of teaching Agriculture! Get questions answered, meet other students who are interested in teaching Ag, and learn why this career would be a good fit for you.
“Discover YOU” By Amanda Skidmore, California FFA State Secretary
Saturday @ 11:00 A.M. in North Sister: Odell
Description: Ever wonder who you truly are? Navigate your strengths and find the real you! Join me for a fun filled scavenger hunt as we trek through a strength finder journey.
“Growing Leaders” By Megan Gould, Washington FFA State Treasurer & Drew Carlson, Washington FFA State Reporter
Saturday @ 11:30 A.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Leadership is something that is inside all of us, if we choose to use it. Join Megan Gould to learn just how we can grow the leader that is inside all of us and what we can do to inspire others to be leaders as well. We will learn how we can use the path, weeds, and field to make a difference in our chapters and communities.
“Oh the Places You’ll Go” By Brice Fortinberry, Mississippi
State President
Saturday @ 12:30 P.M. in North Sister: Odell
Description: Get ready to discover your potential and learn how the blue jacket can help you achieve your wildest dreams.
“Get Connected” By Victoria Harris, National FFA Secretary
Presented by: COUNTRY Financial
Saturday @ 1:00 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Sunday @ 2:30 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Description: How can embrace the qualities that make us unique, better include others, and make the people in our lives feel valued. This workshop will be an exciting time for us to learn how we can be better teammates, friends, and people!
“Everything you Need to Know about College” By OSU Collegiate FFA
Saturday @ 1:00 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Conversations with college students regarding their experience and answering your questions. Learn about various opportunities and connect with other FFA members who may be interested in attending the same college as you.
“Discovering Premier Leadership, Personal Growth, and Academic Success at Oregon State University”
By Oregon State College of Agricultural Sciences
Saturday @ 2:30 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Learn from current students at Oregon State University who have maintained a passion for Agriculture and have discovered opportunities for leadership development and academic success after high school.
“Connecting Youth with Agriculture- Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Agriculture Literacy”
By Oregon Ag in the Classroom
Sunday @ 12:00 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Sunday @ 1:30 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Sunday @ 3:00 P.M. in North Sister: Ochoco
Description: Do you enjoy working with elementary-aged students? How about teaching others about agriculture? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions join us for one of our hands-on workshops! These workshops will prepare you for the 2017 literacy project, Allison Investigates: Does Chocolate Milk Come from Brown Cows? Participants will learn how to connect with elementary students, how to lead the literacy activity, and other ways to get involved with elementary students in your community!
“Actively Advocating” By Loren King, Michigan FFA State President
Sunday @ 3:00 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Description: Students will learn how to effectively advocate to legislatures, organizations, and other groups in support of agriculture and other passions in their lives.
“What’s Normal Anyway?” By Bailey Quick, Louisiana State Vice President
Sunday @ 2:30 P.M. in Middle Sister: Doris
Description: Students will learn differences in cultures and personalities and be reassured that it is okay to be who you truly are, because “normal” doesn’t actually exist.
“How to deal with Ag Haters” By Jose Cervantes, Michigan State Treasurer
Sunday @ 4:00 P.M. in Middle Sister: Doris
Description: Many times we face conversations that not everyone’s opinions are the same. How do you handle that…run away, scream, or cry? In this workshop we will discuss five skills and learn how to apply them, when put into these conversation situations.
“Helping People Help the Land” By Natural Resources Conservation Service
Sunday @ 4:00 P.M. in South Sister: Main Stage
Extend your FFA Experience Into a Career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. From Ag Sales to Soil Judging, Public Speaking to SAE projects NRCS is seeking students with your talents. Learn more about a career with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Pathways Programs for student interns. Oregon has two openings for graduating seniors—learn how to apply for these positions.