Mission Valley FFA sends team to national convention

The Mission Valley FFA Forestry Team will once again represent Montana at the National FFA Convention, Oct. 26-29 in Indianapolis. After winning the state competition last spring, the team of Kyri Uhrich, Dorthy Webster, Everett Lozeau and Josh Hoskinson completed the online version of the contest Oct. 3.

On Oct. 25, the team and 13 other chapter members will travel to Indiana to participate in hands-on practicums that include identifying tree species, equipment and disorders, timber cruising, chainsaw safety and troubleshooting, and forestry management. In addition, they will be involved in leadership workshops, agricultural tours and tradeshows while mingling with more than 58,000 other FFA members from around the country.

This is the second year in a row for the Mission Valley FFA chapter to place first in Forestry and earn the right to represent Montana FFA. Last year the chapter also received accolades at the state level for top-five placings in horse judging, livestock judging, ag mechanical systems, poultry production, and an additional first place in tractor operating.

The Mission Valley FFA chapter, which includes about 70 active members from Ronan, Charlo and Polson, appreciates the continued support of the Lake County community.