South Dakota FFA members are being recognized for hard work and career success through the National FFA Proficiency Award program. Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward future careers. Nationally there are 45 award areas, ranging from Fruit Production to Beef and Swine Entrepreneurship.
State FFA Proficiency winners submit their applications to the national level and four members in each category are selected to advance and interview at the national level. Finalists will give a presentation on their project over zoom to judges and the winners will be announced and recognized on stage during the National FFA Convention. South Dakotas National Proficiency Finalists are:
Elden Blume, Redfield, Poultry Production
Abbie Chase, McCook Central, Service Learning
Hailey Kizer, Howard, Wildlife Production and Management
Finalists receive a travel stipend from the SD FFA Foundation to assist with expenses. These are sponsored by Laura Hasselquist & Toby Uecker, the SD Poultry Industries Association, and Craig & Maure Weinkauf.
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