BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The state winners of the 2018 GROWMARK essay contest for FFA members have been announced, with a local student placing as a runner-up. "How can cooperatives demonstrate their value to the next generation of agriculturists?" was the theme of this year's contest.
Madison Russell, Shullsburg FFA was chosen among three others as a runner-up and will receive $125.
Each state's contest winner receives a $500 award from GROWMARK at their state FFA convention. The winner's FFA chapter also receives a $300 award in honor of their accomplishment.
This is the 25th year for the program, sponsored by the GROWMARK System and FS member cooperatives, in conjunction with state FFA leaders, to help young people develop their writing skills, learn about current issues in agriculture and understand the unique role of cooperatives.
Madison Russell, Shullsburg FFA was chosen among three others as a runner-up and will receive $125.
Each state's contest winner receives a $500 award from GROWMARK at their state FFA convention. The winner's FFA chapter also receives a $300 award in honor of their accomplishment.
This is the 25th year for the program, sponsored by the GROWMARK System and FS member cooperatives, in conjunction with state FFA leaders, to help young people develop their writing skills, learn about current issues in agriculture and understand the unique role of cooperatives.
