47 Years of Dedicated Service to Montana FFA Students
The Montana FFA Foundation is honored to announce the retirement of Curt Robbins, who has dedicated 47 years of his life to serving Montana FFA students, advisors, and agricultural education.
Curt began his professional FFA life as a Past State FFA President and has been involved with Montana FFA for over 40 years. In August 2025, he was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest honor bestowed by the National FFA Organization, in recognition of his exceptional commitment to agricultural education.
Curt’s service to the Foundation includes 18 total years on the Board of Directors as well as leading as Board President for 15 years. His service at the Foundation helped develop and improve the Montana FFA Ag Expo, he cultivated many donor relationships that have generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in student support, and administered the scholarship programs that have impacted countless Montana students.
Most notably, in 2024, when the Foundation faced crisis after losing its entire staff, Curt stepped down from Board President to become a staff member, working without pay for seven months to ensure students continued to be served and programs continued to function. His willingness to sacrifice during the Foundation’s darkest period saved the organization.
“What Curt did for this Foundation goes beyond professional achievement, he truly embodies ‘Living to Serve’,” said John Walker, Board President of the Montana FFA Foundation. “When we faced our darkest period in 2024, Curt didn’t walk away. He stepped into the gap and carried us through. He was exactly the right person at the right time, and Montana FFA students are better off because of his sacrifice and dedication.”
Curt’s legacy extends far beyond programs and fundraising. For 47 years, he has been a mentor, advocate, and champion for Montana FFA students. He has attended countless chapter banquets, supported local programs, and invested personally in the success of young people across the state. His passion for agricultural education and unwavering commitment to students has defined his career and will be his lasting contribution to Montana agriculture.
Curt will continue to support the Foundation’s transition through April 15th, ensuring knowledge transfer and supporting State Convention planning. After his retirement, he plans to take on a position with the Columbus School District where he still will serve countless students.
New Position Opening
As the Foundation moves into its next chapter, we are excited to announce an opening for an Operations & Development Coordinator. This entry-level position offers an exceptional opportunity for someone eager to launch their career in nonprofit development and fundraising while making a real impact on agricultural education and FFA in Montana.
The successful candidate will work directly alongside Executive Director Megan Irion, gaining hands-on experience in donor relations, event coordination, and nonprofit operations. Responsibilities include supporting programs like Bulls For Blue, the 500 Club, Foundation events including Ag Expo and State Convention, board communications, and development operations.
This is a ground floor opportunity for a motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail, basic proficiency in Microsoft 365, and genuine passion for agriculture, education, or youth development. The position offers a competitive starting salary of $45,000, travel reimbursement, and exceptional growth potential. For information to apply head over to montanaffa.org.
The Montana FFA Foundation’s mission is to support and enhance agricultural education in Montana by providing scholarships, resources, and opportunities for FFA members and agricultural educators. For more information about the Foundation, visit montanaffa.org or contact Megan Irion at (406)-582-9299.
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