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FFA Skills Contest breaks record

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The Michigan FFA Ag Skills contest today reports the highest level of member participation ever recorded. Dr. Randy Showerman, Michigan FFA Association State Advisor says they have over 717 teams competing in 23 FFA Ag Skills Contest, and more than 500 students than last year.

“The major increase I believe is because to the direct linkage to the classroom, but also the linkage to the industry because we are doing a much better job of identifying the students interests in careers and then linking them into content that are related to their future aspirations within the agricultural industry.”

Over 3,000 FFA students are expected to compete this year. Showerman says the contest would not be possible without the help of hundreds of community volunteers preparing students at the chapter level, and within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University where the event is hosted.

Showerman says the FFA Skills Contest evaluates student knowledge and skillsets in a variety of areas. He says participants can also earn a student certificate for employment, including with the Michigan Floral Association and new this year the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association.

AUDIO: Interview with Dr. Randy Showerman (3:56 pm3):

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