Oregon FFA honors Pendleton’s Marty Campbell
By Terry Murry on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – Pendleton High School’s Marty Campbell was selected by the Oregon FFA Executive Committee to receive the Honorary State FFA Degree. It’s the highest honor the organization has for its supporters and leaders. Campbell is the agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at PHS. He is also the voice of the Pendleton Round-Up on KUMA-AM.
“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,” the association stated in its news release.
Educators nominated for the degree must demonstrate sustained commitment to student success, program growth, and the advancement of agricultural education across Oregon.
Campbell said the fact that the award is selected by ag teachers, it means even more as they are his “best friends and biggest heroes.”
He also said the thing he enjoys most about being an FFA advisor are 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,” he said.
Photo from InterMountain Education Service District: (L-R) 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.
