Six area students awarded highest degree at 96th State FFA Convention

The Nebraska State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA, and six of those awards went to local area students during the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held in Lincoln April 3-5.

The Nebraska State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have met very specific criteria. Members must have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth-grade level, maintained a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program, demonstrated their leadership skills, and have shown a commitment to the FFA through involvement at the chapter level and above.

The local FFA Members awarded this prestigious honor are: Anna Speirs and Ella Whiting from Creek Valley; Sabrynn Bogert and Caden McConnell from Potter-Dix, and Sidney Allard and Riley Rohm from Sidney.

The 96th annual Nebraska State FFA Convention recorded more than 7,000 members and guests. Members of the agricultural youth leadership organization spent the week attending leadership workshops, participating in events and activities, being recognized for their achievements, and serving as the legislative body for the Nebraska FFA Association.