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FFA, 4‑H and ag leadership leaders ask lawmakers to fund camps and leadership programs on Ag Day
Summary
Young leaders from FFA, 4‑H and an agriculture leadership program told the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee about the role of camp and leadership programs in training future agriculturalists and asked for investment in facilities and STEM programming.
On Ag Day at the State Capitol, youth leaders and agricultural program participants told the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee that investing in camps and leadership programs helps prepare future farmers and natural‑resources professionals.
T'Wang Williams, representing FFA, told committee members Camp Clements — which the speaker described as the nation’s oldest FFA camp — has hosted more than 50,000 students, advisors and guests over 95 years and helps participants find career direction. "Shortly after that week at camp, Daltrey…
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