Mt. Vernon FFA

brings home a coveted award...

The Mt. Vernon Agriculture Department and FFA Chapter were named the top program in state in student development at the Illinois FFA Convention, held June 9-11 in Springfield. Mt. Vernon was chosen first out of over 300 agriculture departments in Illinois. This is the first time that Mt. Vernon has won this coveted award. Agriculture departments nationwide are judged on three areas: student development, chapter development, and community development. Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources systems.