Several local FFA members wrapping up their careers in the blue jacket with American FFA Degrees. Carson Holmes, Robby Holtschlag, and Rebecka Larson with the Mercer County FFA Chapter are receiving the honor Saturday during the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Also receiving American FFA Degrees are Desiree Reid from the Rockridge FFA Chapter and Tyler Barrington and Reed Yung from the United FFA Chapter.
The American FFA Degree is the highest honor awarded to FFA members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to FFA and made significant accomplishments in their supervised agricultural experience.