Nebraska FFA Applications

These applications encourage participation, service, involvement and
ways to honor others by the Nebraska FFA Association.

  • Ag Issues Academy Student Application and Advisor Recommendation Due February 14, 2025, Noon CST

    Agriculture is the largest and most important industry across our state. While every year the number of people involved in hands-on production agriculture decreases, the number of people employed in careers that both support and depend upon agriculture is growing. Through the Ag Issues Academy (AIA) students will identify ways that agriculture supports and builds communities, both rural and urban. Students will learn ways to connect with and build partnerships to foster better communication – not only with consumers, but also the general public, who are directly and indirectly employed in agriculture.

    Using the Plan, Develop, Do and Reflect model, students will:

    • Plan a process or event to increase awareness about agricultural issues
    • Develop strategies to carry out their goals, so they can ultimately…
    • Do the event or process to raise awareness and engage others
    • Reflect through process to evaluate strategies to build and improve

    AIA Participants will be required to complete pre-work consisting of short learning sessions and modules. These will provide input and resources so during State FFA Convention, students can formalize the Plan and Develop steps. The Do component will take place in local chapters and communities in the weeks and months post-convention, with Reflection completed afterwards.

    AIA participants are also required to attend the on-site experience during the Nebraska State FFA Convention. They will also be
    AIA is open to FFA members in grades 9-12. The content, planning and work will require time, focus and maturity. Please take that into consideration when students are applying.

    Students must complete the application process by February 14th. This includes uploading a photo (jpeg or png) and submitting a one page resume (pdf). It is recommended to use a non-school email address in application – this will help pre-work communication to reach participants. 

    Advisors must complete a recommendation for each student applying by February 14th. Complete a separate form for each student applying.

    AIA Student Application
    AIA Advisor Recommendation
  • Cornerstone Award Nominations Due March 1, 2025, Noon CST

    Many agricultural education programs thrive because of outstanding support provided by local school administrators. Nebraska FFA recognizes outstanding administrators for their support of agricultural education/FFA during the State FFA Convention with the Cornerstone Award. All nominees will be reviewed by a committee and the four recipients will be notified of their honor and recognition prior to State FFA Convention

    Cornerstone Award Nomination Application

     

  • Local chapters may submit delegate business items by February 1, 2025 for consideration to the Nebraska FFA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will review and determine what items will move forward to the State FFA Convention Delegate Session. Chapters may submit multiple business items by completing a new form for each item. Each chapter can have 2 delegates attend the delegate session.

    Delegate Item of Business Submission Form
  • Gary Scharf Helping Hand Award Nominations Due March 1, 2025

    The Gary Scharf Helping Hand Award recognizes a Nebraska agriculture instructor/FFA advisor for what they have done to help others, specifically in the school and community, outside of agricultural education and FFA.

    This award is supported and managed by the Nebraska FFA Foundation. Find out more information and learn about the application process by clicking the button below.

    Gary Scharf Helping Hand Award
  • The Governor’s Awards of Excellence, sponsored by NIFA, recognizes outstanding projects and activities of agricultural education programs and FFA chapters in Nebraska.

    Chapters can apply in one of two categories:

    • $2,500 or $1,000.
    • Four $2,500 awards and fifteen $1,000 awards are available.

    The awards are to encourage programs and chapters to develop programming that engages students in solving problems beyond those that exist today. Students are encouraged to apply technology and scientific principles as well as increase agricultural knowledge through student, chapter and community development activities.

    Applications are due September 30th. Links below will be active next fall.

    Planning Template with Application Questions

     

    Complete and Submit Application Here
  • Applications Due March 1, 2025, Noon CST

    The Hall of Chapters event allows FFA chapters from across Nebraska to create a display to highlight Nebraska agriculture. Chapters are encouraged to design and implement educational displays within the parameters to be showcased at the Nebraska State FFA Convention.

    The 2025 Hall of Chapters Event will be a showcase display event only. There will not be an interview or judging process. There will be a Showcase Hour from 5:30-6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 2 where chapters are invited to have students staff their booth and interact with people coming to the opening session.

    All information is included in the Hall of Chapters Handbook. Please read and review the handbook for all requirements. Reminder – this is no longer a national-qualifying competition as there will not be a Hall of States exhibit at National FFA Convention.

    Hall of Chapters Handbook
    Hall of Chapters Application
  • Honor Choir Applications Due December 16, 2024

    Apply to be part of the State FFA Honor Choir! Applications must be certified by the local school’s music instructor. Nebraska FFA members in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply.

    Read the specific rules, procedures, selection and music for use in the Honor Choir application process. This includes “My Country Tis of Thee” Music.

    Please note that auditions must be recorded one of two ways: as an audio file (mp3) OR posted as an online (SchoolTube, YouTube, etc.) video. The local music instructor may submit the audio file or video link in their recommendation form.

    The honor choir application and music instructor recommendation link will be active each fall.

    State Choir Rules and Information
    Honor Choir Application
    Music Instructor Recommendation
  • Honorary State FFA Degree Nominations Due March 1, 2025, Noon CST

    The Honorary State FFA Degree is one of the highest honors Nebraska FFA can bestow on adults who contribute to agricultural education and FFA at the local, chapter and/or state level.

    Nominations include:

    Adult Supporter (other than a current agriculture teacher) – someone who supports your local program or who has made an impact on students at the local, district or state level.

    Agricultural Education Teacher – your local teacher/advisor who does good things in the classroom, school and for your chapter.

    Adult Supporter – Honorary State FFA Degree
    Agricultural Education Teacher – Honorary State FFA Degree
  • Media Internship Applications Due December 23, 2024

    The FFA Media Internship Program is back! Are you interested in social media, taking photos or videos, writing, or all of the above? Here is your chance to apply your skills plus learn more about media and journalism at the 2025 Nebraska State FFA Convention in a paid internship position. Application are open December 2-23, 2024. See the link below, or share it with someone you know who would do a great job to apply!

    Media Internship Application
  • Farm Bureau Advisors of the Year

    The Nebraska Farm Bureau recognizes the contributions of FFA advisors across the state. They provide recognition for two outstanding Nebraska FFA advisors each year and those individuals are honored at the State FFA Convention. Click the button below for additional information and application to nominate your FFA advisor!

    Farm Bureau Advisors of the Year
  • Nebraska FFA Officers commit to a year of service to the association, members and agriculture industry. These seven individuals are responsible for facilitating conferences, meeting with business and industry representatives, traveling statewide to FFA chapters, serving as delegates to the National FFA Convention, and much more.

    Nebraska FFA state officer candidates must be at least a graduating senior at the time of applying for office. Each chapter may be represented by only one state officer candidate in any given year. Additionally, state officer candidates may be no more than one year out of high school at the time of applying for office. State officer candidates must earn their State FFA Degree either during the year in which they are running or must have previously earned the degree. State officer candidates must be bona fide FFA members in good standing with their local chapter, the association, and any related entities such as the State Fair and Nebraska FFA Foundation.

    Optional State Officer Candidate Informational Zoom Meeting: Wednesday, January 29, 7-8pm CT

    Application Deadline:  February 14, 2025, Noon CT

    Preliminary Interviews

    • Location: Kearney
    • Date: March 12-14, 2025
    • Start time: TBD
    • Candidate Attire: Official Dress

    Finals Interviews

    • Location: Lincoln
    • Date: April 1-2, 2025
    • Start time: TBD
    • Candidate Attire: Official Dress

    Application Process

    Step 1: Preview Application Questions

    Questions on the Application

    Step 2: Print the Personal Commitment Statement and Gather Signatures

    25-26 State Officer Personal Commitment Statement

    Step 3: Complete the Application

    25-26 State FFA Officer Application

    Step 4: Have your advisor complete their candidate recommendation.

    Advisor Recommendation for State Officer Candidate

    Step 5: Review the candidate guide!

    Candidate Preparation Guide
  • Talent Applications Due January 22, 2025

    Whether part of a group or going solo, volunteer to show off your talents during the Nebraska State FFA Convention!

    Nebraska FFA Talent program is open to 7-12th grade Nebraska FFA members. All talent entries must be appropriate for the Convention experience. This year, talent entries include individuals serving as American Sign Language interpreters for the National Anthem, prior to the start of sessions in PBA.

    Any entries that have inappropriate lyrics or allude to drugs, alcohol, violence, and inappropriate/physical relations will be disqualified. It is up to the discretion of Nebraska FFA staff to determine if songs/lyrics are appropriate.

    State FFA Talent Application
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