Financial Support for Wisconsin FFA Exceeds $500,000

Thursday, June 16th, 2022 -- 12:01 PM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) Financial support behind the Wisconsin FFA is once again over the half-million dollar mark.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, during the 93rd Wisconsin FFA Convention in Madison on Tuesday, State FFA Foundation Board President Jesse Kreke announced that giving and sponsorships are now back to pre-COVID levels as total contributions exceeded $535,000.

And she also shared with the audience an aggressive campaign goal for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The state FFA officer team also announced that membership in the organization has reach an all-time high of 23,190 members.

Marshfield Middle School scored highest for the Conduct of Meetings competition. Attendees were also motivated throughout the day by various speakers, including National FFA Vice President Cortney Zimmerman of Spencer and barrel racing champion Amberley Snyder.

The convention continues on Wednesday with more award announcements like the State FFA Star Awards, adult recognition, the induction of candidates earning their State FFA Degrees, and the naming of the 2022-23 state officer team.

The conference wraps-up on Thursday with the naming of the National Chapter Award winner and the announcement of the new state FFA president.

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