Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
Logan FFA member Micah Lightfoot recently received the American FFA Degree at the organization's annual convention in Indianapolis.
A member of the Logan FFA chapter recently received the prestigious American FFA Degree during the organization's convention in Indianapolis.
Micah Lightfoot was awarded the American FFA Degree earlier this month.
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 hours outside of class time through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they own their own business, hold a professional position as an employee or conduct research.
Recipients also must 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 1 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.
