Foundation News

Galt, Calif.

Galt, Calif. – The California FFA Foundation (“FFA”) is thrilled to announce that Molina Healthcare of California (“Molina”) will serve as the presenting sponsor of the highly-anticipated 5K for FFA event.

Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award® recognizes extraordinary agricultural teachers in nine states and supplies funding to advance their programs.

Agricultural internships are an invaluable opportunity for students to learn about companies in the field, develop professional skills, and build relationships with industry leaders. They also provide an opportunity for unique hands-on experiences. This summer, FFA members from throughout the state participated in internship programs with the California FFA Foundation’s corporate business partners, OUTSKIRTS and the Agricultural Council of California.

From time to time, reflecting on the past provides clarity to the present.

The California Agricultural Teachers’ Association (CATA) is dedicated to the service of vocational agriculture, agriculture education, and the FFA members of California. The organization recognizes members who have excelled in such service by inducting them into the CATA Hall of Fame.

Thanks to California FFA’s supporters, Big Day of Giving 2022 was a BIG success! During the campaign FFA raised $11,500. Corporate sponsor, Ag Source Magazine and their OUTSKIRTS Marketing Program, stepped in at the end to help FFA reach our fundraising goal of $15,000.

Amazon Prime Day 2022, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, will be held in July.  AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the California FFA Foundation every time you shop, at no cost to you.

High school students around the state are donning their caps and gowns this month.

Last month, the Almond Board of California’s Leadership Program Class of 2022 hosted its fourth annual golf tournament. The tournament attracted 144 growers, handlers and almond industry leaders to golf and support FFA.