Ellie Ward of Sidney FFA recently received her Iowa Degree.

The Iowa FFA Degree is the highest degree that can be bestowed upon an FFA member by the Iowa FFA Association each year. Only 5 percent of the FFA members in Iowa receive the degree each year.

To receive the Iowa FFA Degree, FFA members must meet the following standards:

1- Have been an active FFA member for at least 24 months

2- Have completed at least two years of systematic instruction in agriculture education

3- Have earned and productively invested at least $1,500 or worked at least 375 hours in a supervised agricultural experience program.

4- Have a satisfactory scholastic record

5- Have demonstrated leadership abilities from a specific list of activities

6- Have completed 25 hours of community service and

7- Have participated in at least five different FFA activities above the local level.

The chapter members and advisor are extremely proud of Ellie’s hard work and dedication to getting her degree and are excited to watch her walk across the stage at the State Convention in April.