Minnesota FFA Foundation Contact:
P.O. Box 118 Val Aarsvold
Rosemount, MN 55068 Executive Director
Phone: 507-534-0188
Email: val.aarsvold@mnffafoundation.org
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August 30, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FFA at the Minnesota State Fair
FFA Chapter House & Leadership Center
Partnering with farmersfeedus.org, Minnesota FFA is pleased to help tell the story of Minnesota Farmers, many who were members of the FFA! Visitors are encouraged to register to win Free Groceries for a year, a $5,000 prize or second place prizes of $1,000, answer trivia questions and visit with young leaders in the FFA.
CHS Miracle of Birth Center
The most visited free attraction at the State Fair, the CHS Miracle of Birth Center is once again educating the public on animal agriculture. FFA members are busy caring for the animals and answering questions from fairgoers.
FFA Exhibits
Non-livestock exhibits from FFA members across the state are on display throughout the fair in the Education and Horticulture Buildings. FFA Livestock shows, the largest FFA show in the country, will be held September 2-5th.
FFA Awards Programs
Minnesota FFA Alumni Association will recognize recent Hall of Fame inductees and others on the Christensen Farms on Saturday, September 3rd.
FFA Supreme Champion & Awards Program
FFA Supreme Champions will be named for the beef, dairy, swine and sheep species in the Judging Arena on Monday, September 5th.
For more information about the Minnesota FFA Foundation, contact Val Aarsvold at 507-534-0188 or visit our website at www.mnffafoundation.org
The Minnesota FFA Foundation provides assistance to FFA at the state fair through the support of individuals and businesses. It is the mission of the Minnesota FFA Foundation to provide resources that promote and enhance premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Minnesota youth in Agricultural Education.
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For more information log onto www.mnffafoundation.org.