Grand Rapids MN FFA

06/06/2026

The 2026-2027 GRFFA Officer Team had their first training at our annual day long boot camp where officers did get to know your team activities, establish responsibilities and officer norms, got pictures thanks to the Tolrud’s had a team lunch at Culver’s (our official restaurant of GRFFA) and went out to solicit our wonderful community partners for the True Grit Horse Scholarship Show Series sponsorships! It was a successful day had by all!

06/06/2026

Congratulations to four year GRFFA member Aubrey Miller who graduated from GRHS two Friday’s ago! Aubrey accomplished much in her four year tenor. She is the recipient of the coveted State FFA Degree, she was a four year member on the small animal and then the Vet Animal Science team who claimed the Region II Championship while collecting a regional individual medal. At state they placed in the top five for the first time chapter history placing 4th in the state! Aubrey was also a two time chapter officer and the recipient of the prestigious Norman Borlaug Scholarship. Aubrey attended many camps such as APEX and RLC. She also served at the Minnesota State Fair as an Animal ambassador. Aubrey also served on the Region II nomination committee. Aubrey is an animal lover through and through and will follow this passion post high school. Congratulations on a decorated GRFFA career and we wish continued success in the future!

06/05/2026

Officer pictures this morning with the new officer team.

06/04/2026

Congratulations to our four year GRFFA Senior Macey Niewind who graduated last Friday from GRHS. Macey has been a mainstay on the Small Animals and Veterinary Science CDE who placed in the top five in the state for the first time in chapter history! She earned the coveted State FFA Degree in April! Macey will be attending Minnesota State in Moorehead this fall! Congratulations and good luck!!

06/04/2026

Reminder to GRFFA members, parents and alumni. True Grit Saddle Club is hosting their first of two horse shows next weekend and is looking for help. No experience or knowledge of horse shows required. Proceeds go towards scholarships for graduating seniors. Opportunities to help on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Please consider being a part of the wonderful and impactful event! If you are a local community business or individual who is interested in sponsoring the event just let the saddle club know and they get hook you up with a sponsorship form. See you soon!!

Please consider signing up to volunteer at our June True Grit 2026 Horse Show. Any and all help is greatly appreciated! No Horse Show Experience Required! Thank you! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask! Text Emma at 218-259-4014 with any questions or concerns. Please note: Accordi...

06/04/2026

GRFFA is invited to help out at this event sponsored by the Arrowhead Farm Bureau. We will have ten stations showcasing your favorite farm animal. They are listed looking for animal ambassadors for each of these stations to greet visitors and give them some basic facts about these animals. This is open to all GRFFA members. Please check your team reach app for more information and to signup. This event is open to the public for free food and free fun!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Senior, two year GRFFA member Leo Pankonin who graduated feom GRHS this past Froday! Leo was vital part of the Crookston, Regional, and State winning championship forestry CDE team in 2025 that eventually placed 8th in the country! Leo also served as this year’s parliamentarian on the GRFFA Officer team! Leo was involved in numerous chapter activities the past two
years including RLC, fall and winter rallies. Leo donated several hours in woods and classroom helping elementary and middle students learn about Natural Resources! Leo plans to attend ICC next Fall in the wildland fire fighting program. Congratulations again and good luck in your future endeavors!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to GRFFA first year and senior member Hunter Hemmilla who graduated on Friday! He was a member of the Forestry CDE Team that won the Crookston invite, placed 3rd in the Region and 3rd at State this year earning himself a gold brick! Congratulations once again and good luck with your future plans!

05/30/2026

Congratulations to our GRFFA Officer Ava Limberg for being on a relay team that qualified for state today with Regional best time. Good luck at state to ALL our track participants!

05/29/2026