Montana FFA’s announces winners of Annual State Convention
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Members from across Montana participating in the Livestock evaluation event.
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GREAT FALLS — Over 1,650 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 93rd Annual State Convention on March 21-25 in Great Falls. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted 22 career development events, general sessions, and workshops during the four-day event. The winning teams earn the opportunity to compete at the National FFA Convention which will take place this fall in Indianapolis, IN. The new State FFA Officers selected include Gunnar LaHaug - Sentinel from Ronan.
The individual sweepstakes title went to Ethan Bay of Kalispell. The team sweepstakes title went to the Kalispell FFA Chapter. The sweepstakes award recognizes the chapter who places highest in four of the five major state convention competitions.
Over 250 Day of Service participants teamed up with three locations in the Great Falls area to lend a helping hand. The combined work effort of these student volunteers totaled over 500 hours to improve the city of Great Falls, as well as community businesses and organizations.
Montana Business and Industry representatives sponsored the event as well as promoted their businesses during the two-day FFA Tradeshow. Individuals who were recognized as Honorary FFA Degree recipients were Rob Yates (Montana Ag Teacher President), Mark Sinnard (National Marketing Contest Committee Member), Curt Robbins (FFA Foundation President), Susan Fraser (MSU Dean of Ag Assistant), Kipp Gilmour (FFA Supporter), Jamie Lannen (FFA Supporter), Kira Bailey (FFA Supporter) and Lyle Armstrong (longtime FFA supporter). Additionally, speakers and special guests included Governor Greg Gianforte, Sen. Steve Daines, National FFA Secretary Jessica Herr from Pennsylvania and Dr. Laymon Hicks from Top Youth Speakers.
Montana FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information, please contact the Montana FFA Association for upcoming events and ways to get involved.
