Win a concert & learn about Ag! FFA sweepstakes ends soon

May 24, 2024

By Farms.com

Calling all FFA chapters! Don't miss out on the exciting Rock the Crop Sweepstakes by Firestone Ag. This is your chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize package, but time is running out – entries close on June 6th.

This year's sweepstakes celebrates 80 years of Firestone Ag's dedication to the National FFA Organization. As a special tribute, the competition is open exclusively to FFA chapters. The lucky winning chapter will be treated to a private concert featuring country music star Hailey Whitters. But the fun doesn't stop there!

Chapter members will also gain valuable knowledge about farm tires through an educational session led by Firestone Ag specialists. They'll learn about different tire types, how to choose the right ones for their tractors, and proper tractor setup to avoid overloading.

This sweepstakes offers a fantastic opportunity to combine entertainment with agricultural education. FFA advisors can submit entries for their chapters online at https://firestoneag.cmpgn.page/NfWKx7

"Firestone Ag is a long-time supporter of FFA and future generations of farmers," said a company representative. "We're excited to provide this unique experience for FFA members who are passionate about agriculture."

Video: Understanding the Basics of the Renewable Fuel Standard

On Friday, April 24, 2026, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), presented this webinar in the Understanding Agricultural Law Educational Series, a course designed to develop subject matter literacy and competence on fundamental issues of agricultural law for attorneys and business advisors who work with or represent agricultural or rural clients but may not necessarily specialize in agricultural law:

“Understanding the Basics of the Renewable Fuel Standard”

The Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, or advanced biofuels. Established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and later expanded by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the RFS is implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

This webinar provides an overview of the legal authority and structure for the RFS program and explain how it works, including the program’s system of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and categories of renewable fuels. Additionally, this webinar addresses EPA annual volume requirement rulemaking and associated recent legal issues.