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Wisconsin FFA Convention Slated for Madison Next Week
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 06/08/2017

Wisconsin FFA members will have their chance to shine next week as the 88th State FFA Convention kicks-off at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Organizers say they are expecting over 3,000 students, supporters and guests who will be focusing on the theme: 'Small Acts. Big Impact.'

The forum kicks-off with a State Officer Reflections program on Monday evening, followed by contests, general sessions and entertainment throughout the week. Interested participants will have the chance to take agricultural tours in the Madison and Dane County area or volunteer their time doing community service projects during the FFA Day of Service. And students will once again have the opportunity to visit the State Capitol to talk with legislators about issues impacting agriculture education.

In the convention hall, attendees will also get to hear addresses by National FFA CEO Mark Poeschl, State School Superintendent Tony Evers and Motivational Speaker Aaron Thomas. And State FFA President Brenna Bays will deliver her retiring address.

"Students enrolled in agricultural education in Wisconsin schools and who are members of the FFA have a fantastic opportunity for leadership and career development,” said State FFA Director Cheryl Zimmerman. "The Wisconsin FFA Convention is our opportunity to recognize the importance of the education of our society about agriculture and the achievement of young people who are the future leaders of the agriculture industry."

Meanwhile, many FFA chapters will be volunteering their time to help with this year's state service project, with projects ranging from packing meals for the Second Harvest Food Bank to planting vegetables in a community garden.

It all wraps up upon the naming of the new State FFA President and National Chapter Award winner on Thursday.

Wisconsin Ag Connection will be providing up-to-the-minute news and result updates on this website--thanks to a special sponsorship by Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Foremost Farms USA and Landmark Services Cooperative.


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