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The road to Illinois FFA Major State Office is not a smooth path and the officers learn quickly that their term is very busy; however, it is among the most fulfilling journeys on which a teenager can embark.

Illinois Agri-Women has awarded five scholarships for females studying agriculture. One $1,500 IAW Helen Henert Agriculture Education Scholarship has been awarded to Mallory Ames, an agriculture education major.

A Stor-Loc tool box will be auctioned during the Half Century of Progress Show at the Rantoul National Aviation Center with proceeds to benefit FFA members.

It has been an extraordinarily dry summer in my neck of the woods. Our farm lies in an area designated by “exceptional drought.”

Fairs, jackpot livestock shows and cattle breed association junior regional and national events are underway in America’s heartland.

The beginning of June started in the Northeast. I spent a week visiting schools in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and learning about their agriculture programs.

I wrote last month that if we didn’t receive rain soon, then before long we would be in a drought. Well, sure enough, that’s where we are now. Since my last writing, we have only had a couple of small showers.

Dean Blackford didn’t want to spend his retirement time sitting around, as he put it, twiddling his thumbs with nothing to do. He took up a hobby 15 years ago so he’d be ready for idle time when it came.

More than 3,000 people attended the Indiana State FFA Convention at Purdue University. The theme of the event was “Rooted.”

Seven FFA members from across Indiana were elected to serve as student leaders for the 2023-2024 year.

As the National FFA eastern region vice president, Gracie Murphy has met members and been involved in events across the nation, including eight state conventions.

Four outstanding FFA students were selected as State Stars at the 94th annual Indiana FFA State Convention.

Duane Huge, an agricultural teacher at Danville Community High School, received Indiana’s Golden Owl Award and was named Ag Educator of the Year at the Indiana FFA Convention.

Years of working on FFA projects resulted in four FFA members selected as Star winners during 95th annual Illinois Association FFA State Convention.

FFA reporters are responsible for writing stories and taking photos during events and activities throughout the year.