Iowa State Family Earns Advanced Degrees From FFA
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the world's leading institutions of agriculture. Building on 150 years of excellence the college provides leadership in science, education and research, areas vital to the future of Iowa, the nation and the world.
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The roots of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences go back to 1858 when Iowa established the State Agricultural College and Model Farm. It officially opened in 1869 as the first coed land-grant in the nation. That was among many college “firsts,” including the first courses in forestry, dairying and bacteriology in the nation. (Learn More)
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1858–present
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- Department of Agriculture (1858–1959)
- College of Agriculture (1959–2007)
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The entire Ronald Zelle family of Waverly was awarded American FFA Degrees at the organization's national convention in October. Ronald ('83 agricultural and life sciences education, MS '87) is the agricultural education instructor and the FFA adviser for Nashua Plainfield Schools. He was awarded the Honorary American FFA Degree teacher award in recognition of his educational achievements. His wife, Mary Beth ('86 agricultural and life sciences education), received the Honorary American FFA degree in the other community members division. Their daughter, Debra, a junior majoring in horticulture, and son, Benjamin, a sophomore majoring in agricultural business and computer science, were awarded American FFA Degrees for their participation in FFA.