Wisconsin Ag Connection - Wisconsin FFA Foundation Raises Over $500,000

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Wisconsin FFA Foundation Raises Over $500,000
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 06/13/2018

Financial support behind the Wisconsin FFA continues to exceed the half-million dollar mark. During the 89th Wisconsin FFA Convention in Madison on Tuesday, State FFA Foundation Board President Jon Anderson announced that sponsorships and other contributions to the organization have totaled $503,548 this year.

Attendees also heard from State FFA Foundation Director John Hromyak, who challenged students to get involved and take advantage of the opportunities that FFA has to offer because of the generous support of its donors.

Also on Tuesday, student members were recognized in various events. Speaking contest winners included Emma Buss, Belmont, Discussion Meet; Anna Kitzerow, Plymouth; Extemporaneous Speaking; Dylan Clausen, Amery, Prepared Public Speaking; and Libby Hasheider, Sauk Prairie, Creed Speaking. The Amery FFA won the Jr. High Quiz Bowl Contest, and Pardeeville earned top honors for Parli Pro. Makenna Kunz, Waupun, was selected as the 2018 winner of the Junior High Essay Contest.

Individual Proficiency Award winners were also recognized on stage. All of the state winners will advance to national competition this fall at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Attendees were also motivated throughout the day by various speakers, including National FFA Vice President Gracie Furnish and motivational speaker Lucas Jadin.

The convention continues on Wednesday with more award announcements like the State FFA Star Awards, adult recognition, the induction of candidates earning their State FFA Degrees, and the naming of the 2018-19 state officer team. The conference wraps-up on Thursday with the naming of the National Chapter Award winner and the announcement of the new state FFA president.

Wisconsin Ag Connection will continue to provide up-to-the-minute updates throughout the convention, thanks to a special sponsorship by the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Foremost Farms USA. The event is being held at the Alliant Energy Center.

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