Ten winners of the 2022 Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the sixth session of the 95th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday, Oct. 28, which is being held in Indianapolis
Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Students compete in areas ranging from agricultural communications to wildlife management. Proficiency awards are also recognized at local and state levels and provide recognition to members exploring and becoming established in agricultural career pathways.
Awards were announced for 10 of the 45 categories during the sixth general convention session.
These recipients include
Swine Production -- Placement -- Cason Ross Lamber of the Carroll at Flora FFA Chapter in Indiana works for his family farm raising approximately 27,000 head in a contract wean to finish operation. He is personally responsible for 18,000 pigs or roughly 66%of the family's hogs. He loads hogs most mornings, with168 hogs per semi in about three semis each morning. Cleaning pens and distributing medications, vaccinations or shots is routine for Lamber. Lamber is supported by his mother, Stephanie.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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