Counting Down to State FFA Convention

BOZEMAN, MONTANA | March 15, 2021 – This year’s Montana FFA State Convention will be a special hybrid event with some competitive events and general sessions held in-person and numerous activities and networking sessions held online and remotely. This year, Montana FFA has remained Connected by Corduroy by continuing to welcome all students into the organization where everyone can find their place. The Montana FFA State Convention will celebrate how we are growing the next generation of leaders committed to seeking solutions to improve the world around them.

There are several ways to be involved in the 91st Annual State FFA Convention no matter where you are or whether you’re a sponsor, exhibitor, alumni, or current member! The Montana FFA Foundation has been hard at work to ensure all members, sponsors, and supporters get the opportunity to connect, engage, and experience a Montana FFA State Convention. Through this year looks different, the Montana FFA Foundation is confident that participants will get the primer leadership, personal growth, and career success that comes with a “normal” State FFA Convention.

While some events and general sessions will be held in-person in Billings, April 7-10, much of the Montana FFA Convention will be held through the online conference platform. On this platform, students will have the opportunity to connect with career professionals, engage in online contests, and network with supporters and members.

In the time between now and the long-awaited 91st Montana FFA Convention, members will partake in “Countdown to Convention” activities. 2020-2021 Montana FFA State 2nd Vice President, Chay Van Dyke, stated: "As an FFA member, I was constantly counting down the days until State FFA Convention." Following last spring's State Convention, our goal was to make FFA present with members wherever they were by sending students a little piece of Convention in individual gift boxes.

This year, we will be continuing that excitement by sending FFA chapters staples of the Montana FFA Convention in our Countdown to Convention packages. Supplies for service projects, trade show tokens, the State FFA Dance playlist, and other State Convention hallmarks will all be featured and distributed to chapters as well as ideas for chapter bonding and supplies for leadership development activities. Accompanying these items will be the opportunity to stay connected through events taking place leading up to State Convention including a statewide trivia night, the Greenhand Degree Ceremony, a statewide dance, and the State Days of Service to impact all Montana FFA members whether they will be in Billings for State Convention or at home.

Montana FFA is searching for volunteers for both in-person and virtual student contests. Supporters can volunteer by joining us in Billings or the comfort of their own home to help support FFA members’ leadership development and career preparation through these experiential learning opportunities. Opportunities for judging and volunteering can be found at this link: https://signup.com/go/xYescqK

Those interested in getting involved with the 91st Annual Montana FFA Convention, including organizations who wish to exhibit and connect with FFA members, can visit the Montana FFA Convention website for more details: http://www.montanaffa.org/convention.

The Montana FFA Foundation supports 99 FFA chapters across the state of Montana, representing over 5,000 members. The Montana FFA Foundation’s mission is to cultivate partnerships, promote awareness and secure resources to enhance Agricultural Education and the Montana FFA Association.