The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association announced the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame Class of 2022. These eight inductees will join the 222 members who have been inducted into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame over the past seventeen 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.
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.
Inductees will be introduced at the 2022 Minnesota FFA Alumni & Supporters Annual Meeting on March 5 at the Minnesota FFA Alumni & Supporters Annual Conference at South Central College in Mankato. You can still sign up to attend by registering here: https://mnffaalumni.square.site/
The 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized at the Minnesota FFA State Convention during the opening general session on Sunday, April 24th at Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota - East Bank campus.
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 700,107 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Nearly 13,000 students are members of the Minnesota FFA Association. For more information, visit www.mnffa.org.
Class of 2022 includes:
- Pat Dingels, Redwood Falls
- Charles Krause, Buffalo
- Becky Meyer, Vadnais Heights
- Kerry Lindgren, Staples
- Ronald Sommers, Northfield
- Dave Swanson, Hawley
- Erman Ueland, Fertile
- Stan Vander Kooi, Buffalo
Nominees should meet many, but not necessarily all, of the following criteria:
1. Contributions and service the candidate has provided to agriculture/agribusiness, to education in agriculture and FFA. Consideration should be given to longevity.
2. Leadership to the candidate's profession, to agriculture, to education and to the FFA;
3. Career accomplishments, honors and recognition;
4. FFA leadership at the local, state, and national level;
5. Leadership and support to other agriculturally related organizations and/or agencies;
6. Responsibilities, leadership and/or services to non-agricultural groups and organizations;
7. Participation and support of philanthropic endeavors;
8. Service to and participation in activities which promote agriculture, citizenship, education and the FFA.
Founded in 1953, the Minnesota FFA Foundation secures partnerships and financial resources that promote and enhance premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Minnesota youth in agricultural education. To see the impact that the Minnesota FFA Foundation has had on its members and to make a donation, visit: https://www.mnffafoundation.org/.
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