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INDIANAPOLIS (National FFA
Organization) – Each year, the National FFA Organization 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.
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 5,800 American Degrees were awarded.
Jasmin Leon, Audrey Meister, & Kristina Morrow, members of the
Lincoln FFA chapter in Lincoln, Illinois, were awarded the American
FFA Degree at the 99th National FFA Convention & Expo on October 24,
2026.
Sponsored by Bayer, Cargill, Case IH, John Deere, Rabobank, 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 the completion of
a long list of FFA and community activities. Less than one percent
of FFA members achieve the American FFA Degree.
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After being
recognized at the national convention, each recipient of the
American FFA Degree receives a gold American FFA Degree key and
certificate.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth
leadership development organization of more than 1,053,847
student members as part of 9,591 local FFA chapters in all 50
states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
[Provided by Joan
Dahmm]
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