19 FFA members from Appomattox High School and Appomattox Middle School attended the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, last week. Highlights from the trip include:
⭐The FFA chapter was awarded the National Chapter Award for its distinguished program of activities grounded in growing leaders, building communities, and strengthening agriculture.
⭐Four members represented the Commonwealth of Virginia in the National Farm and Agribusiness Management Career Development Event. After spending months honing their agricultural finance strategies, marketing, tax management, and business planning, the team earned a silver rating in the National event.
⭐Three members earned the coveted American FFA Degree. Niki Ballagh, Tim Henderson, and Bruce Jones received the honor reserved for the organization's most active and dedicated members.
⭐While at the convention, the delegation from ACPS heard inspirational speakers, toured a diversified specialty crop operation, and met with agricultural colleges and universities, industry representatives, and prospective employers.
