04/21/2026
As we welcome attendees of the SD FFA State Convention to campus, we are pleased to spotlight Spring '27 graduate Dustin Kolb from Bison, SD. Currently pursuing a dual major in Agricultural Science and Animal Science with minors in Agricultural Business, Agribusiness Marketing, and Ranch Management, Dustin is an FFA alum.
Dustin's involvement in FFA dates back to his high school days, where he held chapter and district officer positions, competing at the national level. He later served as an SD FFA State Officer during his freshman year of college and ran for National FFA office. He says that one of his fondest FFA memories is attending the National FFA Convention during his senior year of high school, where he participated in the Parliamentary Procedure competition. Dustin believes that
"FFA has played a significant role in the development of my character, career goals, and personal growth. It's because of my involvement in FFA that I've been able to step into a wide variety of roles and feel prepared for the challenges they throw at me. "
Dustin chose SDSU "because of the people" and has seamlessly incorporated FFA into his university experience "because SDSU has a strong community around agriculture, and it feels akin to FFA, in that everyone has a common goal."
Thank you, Dustin! We are proud of our jackrabbits with FFA roots and a passion for agriculture. Watch for the blue jackets and future Jackrabbits around campus!
