CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Each year, the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year 4,071 American Degrees will be awarded.
David Thomas Key, an alumni member of the Montgomery Central FFA Chapter in Cunningham, TN will be awarded the American FFA Degree at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo October 25-28 in Indianapolis. The award will be presented on Saturday, October 28 during the 8th General Session in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Sponsored by Case IH, Elanco Animal Health and Syngenta, the award recognizes demonstrated ability and outstanding achievements in agriculture business, production, processing or service programs.
To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $10,000 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they start, own or hold a professional position in an existing agricultural enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 hours of community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement.
Each recipient of the American Degree receives a gold American Degree key, certificate and matted framed after being recognized on stage at the national convention.
David Thomas Key is the son of Scott and Wendy Key of Clarksville, TN. He is a third generation FFA member. David Thomas Key is pursuing a degree in Agriculture Business at The University of Tennessee Martin. He is a currently a member of The University of Tennessee at Martin FFA Chapter.
The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 649,355 student members who belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 225, 891 alumni members in 1,934 alumni chapters throughout the U.S.