South Dakota FFA members will be highlighting agriculture in the Rodeo Zone during Rodeo Rapid City, Jan. 28-Feb. 5, 2022.
Located in the Ice Arena at The Monument, in Rapid City, the Ag Adventure Zone will illustrate the diversity of South Dakota agriculture, with interactive and educational exhibits on beef, swine, grain and more from production to processing. The Ag Adventure Zone’s mission is to showcase modern agricultural practices, communicate commitment to natural resources and demonstrate wholesome, safe food production for all ages. Industry volunteers, State FFA officers and District 5 FFA members will be at the Ag Adventure Zone to host activities and interact with Rodeo Rapid City and Black Hills Stock Show attendees.
“We are extremely thankful for the support of the South Dakota Farm Bureau and Sutton Rodeo to bring this important event to Rodeo Rapid City. We hope that this partnership will carry on for years to come so we can continue to educate the public about agriculture,” says South Dakota FFA Executive Secretary Dani Herring.
The SD FFA is also launching “FFA Day” Monday (Jan. 31). High school FFA members from South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming will attend interactive presentations, learning from industry leaders on topics in four agriculture pathways:
- animal systems
- plant systems
- power/structural systems
- advocacy/ communications
Presenters include: SD Farm Bureau, SD Pork Producers, SD Beef Industry Council, SD Stock Growers, Tyson Foods, SD Soil Health Coalition, Dakota Grain Mill, BASF, Butler Machinery, Agtegra, Brink Construction, and the SD National Guard. FFA members will gain insight into current agricultural practices and innovations and ask the experts questions. Members will also attend a livestock judging school, cattle shows and sales and visit vendors.
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