400 members and guests attended Montana FFA’s 91st Annual State Convention April 7th- 10th in Billings, Montana. The Montana FFA State Convention hosted numerous career development events, general sessions and workshops during the four-day event. The winning teams earn the opportunity to compete at the National FFA Convention which will take place this fall in Indianapolis, IN. New State FFA Officers were selected and are as follows: Joe Lackman – President from Forsyth, Colton Young - 1st VP from Absarokee, Danielle Horan - 2nd VP from Moore, Riley Prather - Secretary from Big Timber, Matthew Slivka - Treasurer from Winifred, Cody Johannes - Reporter from Huntley Project, Allison Denton - Sentinel from Lewistown, and Sydney Kirschten - Parliamentarian from Baker.

The Beaverhead chapter from Dillon took home the title of Star Chapter. Coleton Sherman of Mission Valley of Ronan was named Star Greenhand with Emily Niebur from Big Timber being announced as the Star in Agribusiness. Montana’s Star in Agriculture Placement went to Matthew Slivka of Winifred, Bailey Lake from Kalispell earned the title of Star Farmer, and Braelyn LaRue from Big Timber earned the Star in Agriscience award. Finally, the team sweepstakes title went to the Miles City FFA Chapter followed by Kalispell in second and Missoula in third. The sweepstakes award recognizes the chapter who places highest in four of the five major state convention competitions. The individual sweepstakes winner was Claire Standley from Missoula followed by Raey Hanke from Belgrade in second and Miles Graveley from Deer Lodge in third.

Montana Business and Industry representatives sponsored the event as well as promoted their businesses on the virtual platform FFA Tradeshow. The Montana FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. For more information please contact the Montana FFA Association for upcoming events and ways to get involved.

For contact information visit the Montana FFA website at montanaffa.org

Horse Evaluation

Tess Shaw – Roundup

Mackenzie Serrano – Roundup

Hannah Goffena – Roundup

Vet Science

Morgan Corean – Grass Range

Nola Goss – Grass Range

Caden Seaholm – Grass Range