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Wisconsin FFA Convention Slated for Madison Next Week
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 06/08/2012

Many Wisconsin FFA members will have their chance to shine next week as the 83rd State FFA Convention kicks-off at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Organizers say they are expecting a record attendance at this year's event, as over 3,000 students, supporters and guests will be focusing on the theme: 'Unlock the Legacy.'

The forum kicks-off with a State Officer Reflections program on Monday evening, June 11, followed by contests, general sessions and entertainment throughout the week. Interested participants will have the chance to take agricultural tours in the 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, they will also get to see an address by National FFA Vice President Alicia Hodnik, who is a Wisconsin native and last year's state FFA president. Other motivational speakers include Landan Schaffert, past national FFA officer, and Rick Rigsby. And Hypnotist Jim Wand will be back for another entertaining presentation.

"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, Wisconsin FFA has partnered with WaterDrops of Hope to sell water bottles with the proceeds used to build wells in African communities.

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, ANIMART, Inc. and Merial Ldt.

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