Dodson FFA Chapter makes trip to State Convention

The Dodson FFA Chapter traveled to Bozeman for the State FFA Leadership Convention April 3-April 6. Representing the chapter were Christina Jaynes, Littleman Iron Bear, Ithay Heck, and Treyten Stiffarm. During the three-day convention, the students competed in the Livestock Judging and Mechanics Career Development Events. Christina led the team in each event.

During the Thursday night general session, the Dodson FFA chapter was recognized as a new chapter and the students signed the chapter charter, officially forming the Dodson FFA Chapter.

Other highlights included Littleman participating in the hypnotist show. He joined twenty other FFA members on stage and even though he didn't know it, he represented the chapter well with some entertainment for the crowd of over 500 watching. Students also attended the career fair and the dance.

On Friday afternoon, the chapter traveled to Visser Greenhouses for a tour. The operation is one of the largest wholesale greenhouses in the state and boasts over 50 greenhouses on the property. The tour was nearly two hours long and the students learned a lot about growing and marketing flowers and the horticulture industry.

The 89th annual State Convention was attended by nearly 2,000 FFA members from over 90 chapters in the state. I would like to thank our advisor, Rod Donahue, for giving us the opportunity to experience the State FFA Convention.