Walters receives National American FFA Degree

Madison Walters, a member of the Muldrow FFA Chapter was awarded the American FFA Degree at the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 26-29.

Sponsored by CASE IH, Elanco Animal Health, Pepisco Inc., and Syngenta, the award recognized demonstrated ability and outstanding achievement in agricultural business, production, processing or service programs.

To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they own their own business or hold a professional position as an employee. Recipients must also complete 50 hours community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement through completion of a long list of FFA and community activities. Less than one percent of FFA members achieve the American FFA Degree.

Each recipient of the American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key and certificate after being recognized at the national convention.