Missouri's Dowell Named National FFA Proficiency Winners

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.

Today, awards were announced for ten of the 45 categories during the sixth general convention session.

These recipients include

Wildlife Production and Management -- Entrepreneurship/Placement -- Trent Lane Dowell of the Gallatin FFA Chapter in Missouri has a two-part supervised agricultural experience involving wildlife habitat management and deer feed mineral production. He takes raw products and grinds them into a palatable mineral treat for deer to consume. This mix of ingredients boosts the immune system and enables deer to fight off illnesses such as blue tongue and chronic wasting disease. Dowell is supported by his parents, Ida and Trent.

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.