FFA SENTINEL
THE ALABAMA FFA GOES TO WASHINGTON
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hen the 2022-2023 Alabama State FFA Officers were elected in June, they embarked on two months of exciting training and personal growth opportunities. A highlight among these is the annual National FFA Summit for State Officers, which was held in Washington D.C. July 17-21. The event, which brings state officers from all 50 states and Puerto Rico together, focuses on teaching these state leaders how to properly advocate for agriculture. The students begin their weeklong training with National FFA Officers who facilitate training to ensure the officers better understand how government affects agriculture and education in the United States. Officers are then given the opportunity to meet with their congressmen and senators to discuss important topics.
The Alabama FFA State Officers enjoyed seeing historic sites such as the U.S. Capitol while visiting D.C.
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