148 Eastern Oregon FFA Members Earn State Degrees

The 98th annual Oregon FFA State Convention will award the highest state-level degrees to hundreds of hard-working students, including 148 from Eastern Oregon.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The 98th annual Oregon FFA State Convention is approaching on March 19-22, where 369 FFA members will earn their state degrees, the highest degree bestowed at the state level. Among them are 148 students from Gillam, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Grant, Baker, Harney, and Malheur counties in Eastern Oregon.

Why it matters

Earning the FFA state degree is a significant achievement that recognizes the dedication and hard work of these young agricultural leaders. The FFA program helps develop valuable skills in students and connects them to the local farming and ranching communities.

The details

The full list of Eastern Oregon FFA members earning their state degrees this year includes students from chapters across the region, such as Condon, Heppner, Irrigon, Riverside, Echo, Helix, Hermiston, Pendleton, Pilot Rock, Stanfield, Athena, Cove, Elgin, Imbler, La Grande, North Powder, Union, Enterprise, Joseph, Wallowa, Grant Union, Prairie City, Baker, Pine Eagle, Crane Union, Silvies River, Adrian, Harper, Nyssa, Ontario, and Vale.

  • The 98th annual Oregon FFA State Convention will take place on March 19-22, 2026.

The players

Oregon FFA

The Oregon chapter of the National FFA Organization, which provides agricultural education and leadership development programs for high school students.

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The takeaway

The large number of Eastern Oregon FFA members earning their state degrees demonstrates the strength of agricultural education and the FFA program in the region. These students are developing valuable skills and connections that will serve them well as the next generation of agricultural leaders.