- The 2008 Commodity Classic trade show is sold out and a waiting list is in place for additional exhibitors. The trade show, featuring cutting-edge products and services and technological demonstrations, will be the largest in Commodity Classic’s history with 213 companies in 840 booths. A complete list of exhibitors and their products/services can be viewed here. Commodity Classic, the annual convention and trade show of the American Soybean Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National Association of Wheat Growers, will be held Feb. 28-March 1 in Nashville, Tenn.
- Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. has established a scholarship program for college students who are pursuing careers in the dairy industry, and will award $1,500 scholarships in March 2008. Applicants must also be enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited college, university or trade school. High school seniors planning to enroll, as well as post-graduates, also are eligible to apply. Applications are due Jan. 15, 2008 and may be submitted online.
- The National FFA Organization celebrates another banner year in 2007. With membership at more than a half million and the highest in 29 years, FFA is growing with 7, 358 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. FFA held the second of seven national FFA conventions in Indianapolis in October this year, and boasted 53,418 attendees and a record 3,168 members receiving their American FFA Degrees. The new National FFA Merchandise Center opened in June and was dedicated just prior to the national FFA convention. The National FFA Foundation raised a record $13.1 million in support of FFA and agricultural education. For more information on FFA success, visit the Web site.
