Local FFA students competing at national convention

INDIANAPOLIS — Ten local students will be among the more than 100 representing Indiana as they compete at the National FFA Convention in a variety of career development and leadership development events.

From the North Putnam FFA chapter, Heath Livingston, James Thomas, Atticus South, Sydney Williams, Allison Skirvin, Gavin Simonson and Chase Abdon will compete in Conduct of Chapter Meetings, while Jayden Simpson will represent the chapter in Beef Production Entrepreneurship.

Meanwhile, Megan Arnold and Madison Newby will represent the South Putnam FFA in Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technical Systems, Division 6.

Other events in which students from around the country will compete inlcude Environment and Natural Resources, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Floricultur, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Agricultural Issues Forum and Creed Speaking.

“I am incredibly proud of these hardworking students,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, the state’s secretary of agriculture and rural development. “Being able to showcase their talents and skills at the 96th National FFA Convention right here in their home state is extraordinary and I know they will make our Hoosier hearts proud.”

“I know how stressful these events can be and how much preparation goes into making it to the national level- I am so proud of each of these students,” said Don Lamb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture director. “I also want to highlight each FFA advisor, mentor and parent that helped these students along the way; I also know how hard you work as well and how much you deeply care for these students, thank you.”

The 96th National FFA Convention and Expo will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium from Wednesday, Nov. 1 through Saturday, Nov. 4.