Moenning finalist for FFA Swine Production award
John Moenning of the Triton FFA chapter in Dodge Center, MN, has been named a national finalist this year for the Swine Production Entrepreneurship Agricultural Proficiency Award.
Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management.
John will have a virtual interview in late September and find out on November 3 during the morning session of the National FFA convention if he is the national winner.
He is the son of Paul and Cathy Moenning.
More than 20 agriculture teachers and college professors from throughout the United States recently met virtually to determine which FFA members and teams will complete for the top honors in the 2023 National FFA Proficiency Awards.
Proficiency awards are also recognized at local and state levels and provide recognition to members exploring and becoming established in agricultural career pathways.
This award is supported by the following companies and associations: Merck Animal Health, Elanco Animal Health, Tractor Supply, US Poultry and Egg, Zoetis, Indiana Farm Bureau, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, and Sustainable Futures Fund.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands