Montana FFA's 92nd Annual State Convention

1350 members and guests attended Montana FFA's 92nd Annual State Convention March 30th – April 2nd on the MSU campus in Bozeman, Montana. This year's convention was highlighted by in person greetings from Governor Greg Gianforte and Sen. Steve Daines. The Montana FFA Convention hosted numerous career development events, general sessions and workshops during the four-day event. Each winning team earned the opportunity to compete at the National FFA Convention which will take place this fall in Indianapolis, IN. New State FFA Officers were selected and are as follows: Brighton Lane – President from Huntley Project, Olivia Collins - 1st VP from Joliet, Phillip Prewett - 2nd VP from Park City, Jaylea Lunceford - Secretary from Ronan, Riley Larson - Treasurer from Conrad, Mackenzie Serrano - Reporter from Roundup, Kyelynn Coombe - Sentinel from Joliet, and Anthony Hernandez - Parliamentarian from Lodge Grass.

The FFA recognizes students who excel in their work-based learning projects, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experience projects. The Proficiency Award Program is how these students are recognized for their exceptional work earning a plaque and a $250 cash award.

For the fourth year in a row the Beaverhead FFA Chapter from Dillon took home the title of Star Chapter. Claire Murnin from Shepherd was named Star Greenhand (outstanding freshman) with Delaney Modderman from Kalispell being announced as the Star in Agribusiness. Montana's Star in Agriculture Placement went to Mackenzie Serrano from Roundup, Claire Standley from Missoula earned the title of Star Farmer. Finally, the team sweepstakes title went to the Kalispell FFA Chapter followed by Big Timber in second and Missoula in third. The sweepstakes award recognizes the chapter who places highest in four of the five major state convention competitions. The individual sweepstakes winner was Ethan Bay from Kalispell followed by Gus Turner from Missoula in second and Shaun Billingsley from Missoula in third.

Montana Business and Industry representatives helped sponsor the event as well as promoted their businesses during a three-day tradeshow.

Montana FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information, please contact the Montana FFA Association for upcoming events and ways to get involved.

Career Development Event Results are as follows (individuals followed by teams):

Livestock Judging CDE: .

3rd Place Tyeson Gravenhof - Roundup

*The following career development events and leadership events happened prior to the State FFA Convention. These occurred at Miles City.

Employment Skills

9th Place Mackenzie Serrano – Roundup

Food Science

Team:

4th Place Roundup