By Scout Nelson
The Minnesota FFA Foundation is preparing to host the sixth annual Great Minnesota Give-Together Telethon during the upcoming State Fair. Scheduled for Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 4:00–8:00 p.m., the event will spotlight student accomplishments and educational growth from all eight FFA regions across the state.
Held live on the Christensen Farms Stage and streamed on the Minnesota FFA Foundation’s YouTube channel, the telethon celebrates the strong impact Agricultural Education and FFA have on over 40,000 Minnesota students each year.
“Agricultural Education and FFA play a critical role in helping young people build confidence, develop leadership skills, and discover their future in agriculture and beyond,” says Val Aarsvold, Executive Director of the Minnesota FFA Foundation. “With the excitement of the Minnesota State Fair this month, the telethon offers another meaningful way to celebrate the impact of these programs and invite supporters to invest in the next generation of leaders.”
The four-hour event will include student performances, educator insights, and inspiring messages from agricultural professionals. These stories aim to demonstrate how FFA and classroom programs guide students toward leadership, personal growth, and agricultural careers.
Viewers can show support by donating during the broadcast. Contributions will directly help student programs and chapters. Donors will also be entered into a prize drawing.
To donate, text MNFFA to 71777 or visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MNFFA.
Major sponsors include Profinium, AgCountry, AgPartners, CoBank, Dakota Elks, Land O'Lakes, Minnesota Farmers Union, and the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence.
Sponsorship opportunities remain open. Businesses interested in supporting the event can contact Val Aarsvold at 507-534-0188 for more details.
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