Chapter History
The Central Lyon FFA Chapter was born on April 21, 1950. The Iowa Association Charter reads:
"This is to certify that the following vocational agricultural organization has been only recognized as an incorporated chapter of the Iowa Association of the Future Farmers of America known as the Central Lyon FFA Chapter."
Former Central Lyon FFA president Kade Griesse was the first Central Lyon FFA student to ever serve in a district office position as district vice-president during the 2018-2019 school year.
Past Iowa Degrees
2017- Sadie Fastert
2011- Taylor VanRoekel
American Degrees
2012- Taylor VanRoekel
Awards & Accomplishments
2017
- Iowa FFA Bronze Award
- Iowa FFA Foundation, Inc. proudly acknowledges the Central Lyon FFA Chapter in recognition of dedication and commitment as a 2008 Gold Sponsor
This being an investment in Members of Agricultural Education Organizations served by the Iowa FFA Foundation
- Lyon County Fair "Friend of the Fair Award"- 2007
Sponsored by the Lyon County Fair Foundation
Presented by the Lyon County Soil and Water Conservation District
- Central Lyon FFA Community Support Award
- Received a plaque with sincere appreciation for becoming an 'Investment Partner' by investing in FFA young people through the "Sharing With Pride" Program
- The Lyon County Extension Service recognizes the Central Lyon FFA for their support of the farm safety program in Lyon County
- Certificate of Appreciation awarded to the Central Lyon FFA Chapter from the Lyon County Farm Service Agency for Outstanding Volunteer Assistance to FSA
- Received Governor's Volunteer Award for outstanding service to the State of Iowa
- Received plaque with sincere appreciation for becoming a 'Bronze Partner' by investing in FFA young people through the "Sharing With Pride" Program
- Recognized for dedication and commitment as a 2000 Silver Sponsor
This being an investment in members of agricultural education organizations served by the Iowa FFA Foundation
- Certificate of Appreciation awarded to the Central Lyon FFA Chapter for outstanding volunteer service to the Lyon County Farm Service Agency
- The Lyon County Extension Service recognizes the Central Lyon FFA for their oustanding service in promoting Farm Safety
- Recognized for dedication and commitment as a 1999 Sponsor
This being an investment in members of agricultural education organizations served by the Iowa FFA Foundation
- Chapter Star in Agribusiness
- Outstanding Committee Leadership
- Recognized for dedication and commitment as a 1998 Silver
This being an investment in members of agricultural education organizations served by the Iowa FFA Foundation
- 1998 Superior National Chapter Award, received from the National FFA Organization
- Recognized for dedication and commitment as a 1997 Silver Sponsor
This being an investment in members of agricultural education organizations served by the Iowa FFA Foundation
- BOAC Award for Achievements in Community Development
Sponsored by RJR Nabisco Foundation, Inc.
- Received the 1996 Superior National Chapter Award from the National FFA Organization
- BOAC Award for Achievements in Community Development
Sponsored by RJR Nabisco Foundation, Inc.
- Triple Crown Award, recieved at 67th annual convention
Superior Chapter, Building Our American Communities, and Superior Safety
- Bronze Award from the Iowa FFA Alumni Association
Recognized for outstanding achievement in publicizing its SAE and/or classroom/laboratory activities
- BOAC Award for Achievements in Community Development
Sponsored by RJR Nabisco Foundantion, Inc.
- Triple Crown Award, received at 65th annual convention
Superior Chapter, Building Our American Communities, and Superior Safety
- BOAC Award for Achievements in Community Development
Sponsored by RJR Nabisco Foundation, Inc.
- State Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.
- National FFA Chapter Safety Award- Superior Safety Award
- National FFA Chapter Award- Superior Chapter Award
- Area Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R J R Nabisco, Inc.
- Area Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R J R Nabisco, Inc.
- State Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.
- Area Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R J R Nabisco, Inc.
- Betterment Council
In appreciation for your services on the jogging course at Westside Park
- State Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.
- Area Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.
- State Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.
- Area Award from the BOAC
Sponsored by R.J. Reynolds Industries, Inc.
- Tim Burke-National FFA-Jamaica Pig Chain Project
sponsored by National Organization FFA and the Iowa Association FFA
The Central Lyon FFA in Rock Rapids contributed to this project which was a salute to Tim Burke, New Hampton, Iowa, who served during the year 1972-73 as the first National FFA President from Iowa