Minnesota FFA Announces List of Top Agricultural Education Achievers

Apr 21, 2022 | 10:47 AM

Jake Judd (KNSI News)

(KNSI) — Several area student members will be recognized at the Minnesota FFA Association’s state convention from April 24-26. There are 47 different areas where pupils can excel under Supervised Agricultural Experiences.

In total, 121 individuals will be honored at an event attracting over 4,000 students, teachers, guests, and staff. Another 350 will receive a State FFA Degree.

A list of local students and their fields of study is below.
Agriscience Research – Animal Systems — Colton Converse (Staples-Motley), Caden Mrazek (Staples-Motley), Allison Olander (Staples-Motley)
Beef Production – Entrepreneurship – Addison Hillman (Brainerd)
Forage Production – Brooke Converse (Staples-Motley)
Forest Management and Products – Hailey Kimball (Park Rapids)
Grain Production – Cory Watland (Staples-Motley)
Outdoor Recreation – Autumn Kietzman (Park Rapids)

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