The 7th annual Blue & Gold Gala tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available! You do not want to miss 'The Biggest Night in Arizona Agriculture, on January 28, 2023 at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. This event is presented by Arizona Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Financial Services.
Join us for an amazing reception, incredible silent auction, delicious dinner, award presentations, and live auction! This year we are thrilled to have Josh Scott performing so get ready to kick up your heels during the reception and the After Party! The night will bring together 600 attendees to support agriculture education and the FFA! We have already sold over 140 tickets! Individual tickets are $200. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Grab your friends and family to secure your tickets today!!
Donations are being accepted for the silent auction. This is a great time to promote your product or service through a donation to the auction. In addition to the 600 attendees viewing the silent auction, those that are not able to attend also have an opportunity to view and bid on amazing packages to support the event. Individuals are also welcome to put together gift baskets or other unique donation packages to support this great cause. Click the link below to visit the gala event website to purchase tickets, join us as a sponsor or submit your auction donation details.
Be a part of 'The Biggest Night in Arizona Agriculture,' to support agriculture education and FFA in Arizona.
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Congratulations to the
2022-2023 State FFA Officers
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Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Arizona Association FFA State Officer Team who were elected at the 93rd State FFA Leadership Conference in June.
The officers will have an opportunity to travel across Arizona this year, conducting workshops, Chapter visits, speaking at chapter banquets and representing the Arizona Association FFA during industry events.
Please join us in congratulating the following:
- President: Kaden Zimmerman - Trivium FFA
- Vice President: Ariel Czajkowski - Basha FFA
- Secretary: Aria Christianson - Mingus Union FFA
- Treasurer: Sidney Casillas - AAEC Estrella Mountain FFA
- Reporter: Jayleen Anderson - Cibola FFA
- Sentinel: Jonathan Collins - Willcox FFA
- Vice President At Large: Emmett Richter- Cienega FFA
- Vice President At Large: Ethan Crist - Marana FFA
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Welcome New Foundation Staff Member |
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The Arizona Agricultural Education/FFA Foundation is thrilled to introduce our new Executive Assistant/Program Coordinator Meagan Kimmerle.
Meagan is no stranger to the agriculture industry or FFA. Growing up in Buckeye, she was an active member of the FFA chapter and basketball team during high school. Meagan comes from a 4th generation dairy farm family. She enjoyed showing sheep at the county fair in her younger years. Agriculture is in her genetics, and she is very passionate about promoting the industry. She attended Glendale Community College where she played for the women’s basketball team. She is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in Global Business, emphasis in Marketing. Meagan has a background in marketing, event coordination and fundraising. She and her husband Andrew have four sons and are very active in their 4H groups and school activities. They enjoy traveling, hunting and spending quality time with their family. Meagan has a passion for FFA and the skills youth may develop through the organization. She will be a great asset to the team and instrumental in the operations, communication area and program development.
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2022 FFA National Finalists Announced |
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The National FFA has announced the 2022 Finalists and we are extremely proud of our students, teachers from Arizona for the wonderful accomplishments.
Proficiency Awards:
- Arizona has two NATIONAL FINALISTS!
- Jack Owen in Swine Production – Willcox FFA, Advisors Amy Sanborn, Clint Sanborn and Mike Rand
- Cade Haggard in Agricultural Services – Buckeye FFA, Advisors Melissa Veo and Don Tramp
- 1 Gold – Tyler Martinez in Poultry Production – Cibola FFA, Advisor Caleb Gillespie
- 4 Silver Awards
- 19 Bronze Awards
Agriscience Fair:
- Arizona has 8 NATIONAL FINALISTS!
- Melia Kapuras & Holly Anderson – Campo Verde FFA, Advisor Jake Dillard
- Lillian Ryder – Buckeye FFA, Advisors Melissa Veo and Don Tramp
- Megan Groat & Grace Wilford – Campo Verde FFA, Advisor Jake Dillard
- Davin R. Jorgensen & Garret L. Chastain – Highland FFA, Advisors Amy Dillard, Ginnie Strait and Curtis Willems
- Paden Dillard – Highland FFA, Advisors Amy Dillard, Ginnie Strait and Curtis Willems
- Timothy Lavine – Highland FFA, Advisors Amy Dillard, Ginnie Strait and Curtis Willems
- Tyler Johnson & Molly Ball – Trivium FFA, Advisor Tammie Zimmerman
- Cecilia Fiacco & Maryann Bui – Trivium FFA, Advisor Tammie Zimmerman
National Chapter:
- Arizona has 6 Three Star Chapters (highest rating available)
- AAEC Estrella Mountain – Joshua Troub and Cheryl Sawyer
- Buckeye – Melissa Veo and Don Tramp
- Canyon View – Kerilyn Brothers and Emily Cox
- Casa Grande – Casey Farnsworth
- Peoria – Jared Biciolis and Jim Kaltenbach
- Queen Creek – Aleah Shook
- Two Star Chapters:
- AAEC South Mountain – Kevin Norris, Isaiah Govea, Crystal Boldt and Vanessa Shreeve
- Coolidge – Paige Gangloff and Wyatt Carpenter
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The Fundraising for Ag Education Raffle has officially launched with a value of more than $14,500 in excitng prizes this year! Tickets are $20 each or six for $100! Must be at least 18 years of age to purchase ticket and a resident of Arizona. Refer an Arizona FFA Chapter when purchasing your tickets and they will receive credit to support their local programs. Winning tickets will be drawn on January 28, 2023 during the Blue & Gold Gala.
Watch for tickets to go on sale at the following retail partners: Bales Hay in Buckeye, Olsen's Grain Stores in Clarkdale, Prescott, Chino Valley and Dewey and Maid Rite Feed in Willcox. Tickets will be sold through the retailers until January 6, 2023. Online tickets are available until noon on January 28, 2023.
A special thank you to Stotz Equipment, Marana Stockyards, Western Skies Advisory, Kerr Family Dairy, Ron & Heather Rayner, and Sonoran Associates, LLC for supporting the amazing prizes this year. Grab your tickets today!
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Congratulations Award Recipients |
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The Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association annually recognizes outstanding individuals during their Summer Conference. The Foundation is honored to support the award program along with our generous donor and former agriculture teacher, Doug Daley.
- Outstanding First Year Teacher - Victoria Rackley, Desert Sunrise High School
- Early Career Teacher of the Year - AJ Argueta, Chandler High School
- Black Canyon Region Teacher of the Year - Jared Biciolis, Peoria High School
- Estrella Region Teacher of the Year - Melissa Veo, Buckeye High School
- Gila Southern Region Teacher of the Year - Brita Kimble, Douglas High School
- Northern Region Teacher of the Year - Logan Forbis, Snowflake High School
- San Tan Region Teacher of the Year - Aleah Shook, Queen Creek High School
- South Central Region Teacher of the Year - Sarah McNall, Cienega High School
- Superstition Region Teacher of the Year - Ellie Rollins, Dobson High School
- Yuma Region Teacher of the Year - McKenna Good, Yuma High School
- Administrator of the Year - Michelle Poppen, San Manual High School
- Outstanding Community Service - Isaiah Govea, AAEC South Mountain
- Outstanding Single Teacher Program – Marana High School with Ashley Haller
- Outstanding Multi-Teacher Program - Cienega High School with Kaycee Larios and Sarah McNall
- Outstanding Service -Dr. Amber Rice, UA
- Outstanding Cooperation- Buckeye FFA Alumni
- Outstanding Post Secondary Educator– Dr. Franklin, UA
- Advocacy Award– Ashley Haller, Marana High School
- Welcome Wagon– Logan Forbis, Snowflake
- Ideas Unlimited - Ellie Rollins, Dobson High School
- AATA Leadership Award- AJ Argueta, Chandler High School
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A planned gift is a commitment made during your lifetime, often with no financial commitment today, that supports an organization like ours when you no longer need your assets. This is a way to leave a legacy to continue to support agriculture education and the FFA in Arizona.
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