Locals Rake in FFA Awards at National Convention

Congratulations to Fallon’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) students, who took home honors from the 97th annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. 

Oasis Academy’s FFA Fallon team earned the Bronze Emblem for Farm & Agribusiness Management, with Oasis student Reese Laca receiving a Silver Emblem in Dairy Cattle Handling. Churchill County High School’s Madison Gregory, also from Fallon, was awarded the Bronze Emblem for Prepared Public Speaking.   

In addition, Nevada FFA Executive Director Fallon’s own Heather Dye was awarded an Honorary American FFA Degree. This prestigious honor recognizes her incredible dedication, time, and efforts in supporting FFA members and promoting agricultural education. 

The Honorary American FFA Degree is awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to FFA and have helped inspire and empower young leaders in agriculture. Dye’s commitment to future leaders has made a lasting impact. 

Students from around the state who also earned honors include Diamond Mountain FFA, who earned a Silver Emblem in Horse Evaluation; Ariana Neyra-Maya, who received a Bronze Emblem in Creed Speaking; and Wells FFA, who won a Bronze Emblem in the Agricultural Issues Forum. Capitol FFA brought home two awards in Nursery & Landscape, with the team achieving Silver Emblem honors and Eduardo Fonseca-Loyola capturing the top prize with a Gold Emblem.   

The National Convention gathered over 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests from across the country. FFA officials report that this year’s convention was the largest in FFA history, breaking all previous attendance records.   

Hats off to all the hardworking FFA teams and individuals. You are to be commended for your dedication and commitment and for helping shape the future of the Silver State’s agricultural community.