Last week, the National FFA Organization held the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo to celebrate the next generation of leaders in food and agriculture. The Kansas FFA Association had an especially successful trip. Four Kansas FFA members were declared national proficiency award winners and another five were proficiency award finalists. 10 career development teams placed in the top ten, including the national winner for the livestock evaluation career development event. There were three gold emblem winners, eight silver emblem winners, and four bronze emblem winners. Additionally, Kansas FFA is home to several national chapter award finalists, superior alumni and supporters chapters, and agriscience fair award recipients.
As a former FFA member and co-founder of the Congressional FFA Caucus, I know the values and leadership skills that FFA helps develop are instrumental to next generation. Thank you, National and Kansas FFA, for your commitment to developing our youth into leaders, and congratulations to all of the award recipients!
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