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AgriScientists Win State-level Competition

  The  FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food, and natural resources. The agriscience fair is for middle and … Continue reading

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West Central FFA Members Qualify for State Convention CDES

Members of the West Central FFA Chapter competed at two preliminary qualifying events during March. Members competed at Lennox on March 22 and in the Tai-Valley CDEs (Career Development Events) held at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds on March 29th. Members … Continue reading

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West Central FFA Members “Attend” Virtual State FFA Convention

The 92nd South Dakota State FFA Convention was held virtually May 12-14, 2020.  Sessions were streamed live on the association’s Youtube channel. Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can … Continue reading

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West Central FFA Member Elected to Lead the State Association

West Central FFA member Dalton Larson was elected to serve as the State FFA President during the South Dakota State FFA Convention. Larson participated in many hours of interviews before a nominating committee.  Each question posed by the committee is … Continue reading

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State CDE Results

Twenty-four CDEs (Career Development Events) cover job skills in everything from communications to mechanics. Some events allow students to compete as individuals, while others allow them to compete in teams.   State winning teams and individuals earn a berth in … Continue reading

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Members Earn Proficiency Awards

During the annual State FFA Convention members were recognized for their achievement in experiential learning through their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experiences). Through their involvement in the SAE program, students are able to consider multiple careers and occupations, learn expected workplace … Continue reading

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State Convention Results

The South Dakota State FFA Convention was held April 12-14, 2015 on the Campus of South Dakota State University.  57 West Central FFA members represented the Chapter in various capacities during the three day event.  Members were engaged in Career … Continue reading

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Lennox CDE Results

Congratulations to the following FFA members who competed in the Lennox  CDEs yesterday. The Ag Business Management team placed 2nd.  Team members Rachel Schartz 4th place, Jared Blume 12th place, Drue Miler 16th place, Lauren Dolly 22nd place. Food Science … Continue reading

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Members Compete at Flandreau CDEs

Sixty plus members of the West Central FFA Chapter traveled to Flandreau to take part in their first preliminary CDE (Career Development Event) of the year.  Competitions ranged from Floriculture to Livestock judging and Milk and Quality Foods to Agronomy. … Continue reading

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Sixteen Earn State’s Highest Honor

Sixteen WCFFA members will be awarded the State FFA Degree.  The State Degree is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a member at the state level.  Those earning the degree are Jacob Anderson, Taylor Bergeson, Jared Blume, Tayt … Continue reading

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