Ben Logan trio awarded the American FFA Degree

Three members of the Benjamin Logan FFA were awarded the National American FFA Degree at the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo on Nov. 4.

Ava Boysel, Taylor Forsythe and Shelbie Snoke crossed the stage to receive their awards.

The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence.    This year over 4,400 American Degrees were awarded. 

The degree honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Sponsored by Cargill, Case IH, Elanco Animal Health, and Syngenta, the award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agricultural business, production, processing, or service programs.

To be eligible, FFA members must have earned at least $10,000 or earned at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hrs outside of class time through a supervised agricultural experience (SAE) program in which they own their own business, hold a professional position as an employee, or conduct research. Recipients must also complete 50 hours of 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.