State Ambassador and Officer
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State Officer/Ambassador Application!
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Agreement and Advisor Recommendation Upload
*Agreement Form and a letter of recommendation from chapter advisor must be uploaded 11:59pm April 1, 2026!
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Honorary State Degree & Distinguished Service Award
To nominate someone for an Honorary State Degree or a Distinguished Service Award, click here!
Nominations due February 1st!
Blue Jackets Program
Sponsored by the South Dakota FFA Foundation
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Due September 20th, 2024 at 5:00 pm CST
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Record Books
Association Intern Application
The South Dakota FFA Association is not currently hiring.
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American Degrees
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American Stars
Early Deadline: March 1, 2026
Final Deadline: June 1, 2026
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American Star Apps due to the state February 14, 2026​
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2026 Volunteer Opportunities
Our events and competitions are only possible through the many volunteers and judges we have give up their time to help our students! Thank you in advance for your time and dedication! We so greatly appreciate you!
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*Judging will take place online only from March 2-8
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*Judging will take place online only from Feb 16-20
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Agriscience Fair Judging Sign-Up
*Written work judging will take place online only from March 27-April 3
*Presentation Judging will take place in-person in Mitchell, SD on April 8
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National Chapter Judging Sign-Up
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State Officer Appearance Request
Examples: school board meetings,
district events, agri-business openings, chapter events, etc.
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To request an officer please email: caroline.hansen@sdaged.org
Chapter Service Project Grant
General Forms
Code of Conduct and Photo Consent Required for state
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Health Release Form Required for state
Notarized Parental Consent- Only for National Convention
Proficiency Awards
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Applications due March 1, 2026
Judging - Online March 2-8, 2026
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Golden Owl Award
Nominate an ag teacher to recognize their dedication, commitment, and impact on students.
Learn more here.
Nomination period begins October 1st and ends December 31st.
2026 Scholarship Information
All Scholarship Applications are due by Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Scholarship Information and Application
*Updated 2/16/2024
National Chapter Application
District Officers
Duties and Expectations & Dates
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*Please complete the form and return to caroline.hansen@sdaged.org
New Century Farmer Conference
National FFA Conference for Production Agriculture. Open to FFA alumni between the ages of 18-24.
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State Degrees
Due to the State Office:
January 30, 2026
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Application Cover Page
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District Reporting Form
*Reporting form emailed to District Advisor*
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Requirements for SD State Degree
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Star Rubrics
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