Pendleton High School Teacher Honored by Oregon FFA Association
Marty Campbell, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Pendleton High School, was honored by the Oregon FFA Association in March. He was selected by the Oregon FFA Executive Committee to receive the Honorary State FFA Degree.
Each year, the Oregon FFA Association recognizes individuals whose service and leadership have had a significant impact on agricultural education and FFA at the state level through the Honorary State FFA Degree. Educators nominated for this honor have demonstrated sustained commitment to student success, program growth, and the advancement of agricultural education across Oregon. While each educator’s impact is unique, the influence of their work on students, colleagues, and the broader FFA community is both meaningful and lasting.
“The Oregon FFA Association is strengthened each day by the dedication and commitment of exceptional agricultural educators who invest their time, expertise, and heart into developing students through classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), and FFA leadership opportunities. It is because of teachers like Marty Campbell that students gain real-world skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the school day,” stated the association’s press release.
About receiving the award, Campbell said, “I think the fact that this award is bestowed by my peers, it means a lot. Ag teachers are some of my best friends and biggest heroes, so to have them select me is pretty cool.”
The thing he enjoys most about being an FFA Advisor, Campbell said, is the students. “When I get to watch them walk on water, to see them do things they never imagined they could do, that’s pretty amazing.”
Marty received his Honorary State FFA Degree at the Oregon FFA State Convention on March 20, 2026, in Redmond.
The Honorary State FFA Degree is the highest recognition the Oregon FFA Association bestows upon its supporters and leaders.
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From left: Marty Campbell is pictured with his award and with fellow recipients of the Honorary State FFA Degree: Krysta Sprague (Scio), Allyssa Davies (Silvies River Academy) and Jamie Brentano (Bend) at the FFA State Convention on March 20, 2026.
