PIERRE, SD – South Dakota FFAs annual State Leadership Development Events continued this year in a new format, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Dakota FFA members from across South Dakota traded their normal travel to Pierre for State Leadership Development Events for virtual events being held in December and January. Members qualified through district competitions, advancing the top two teams and top three individuals from each of the seven FFA districts in South Dakota.
State-winning teams and individuals now advance to the National FFA Leadership Development Events in Indianapolis next fall.
Ag Sales team members work together to develop a strategy for selling pre-determined products to specific customer scenarios. Participants also practice their individual sales skills by selling an agricultural product to a customer. The results were:
1. McCook Central (pictured with alternates: Ryan Blagg, Colton Stiefvater, Kayle Lauck, Maddy Lauck, Lauren Roling and Joe Grady)
2.  Wolsey-Wessington
3.  Beresford
4.  Hot Springs
5.  Sanborn Central/Woonsocket
In Ag Issues, a team of 3-7 students discuss the pros and cons of a major agricultural issue facing their area. The results were:
1.Iroquois (First Row (left to right): Kaylee Morehead, Lexi Burma, and Lily Blue; Second Row (left to right): Sierra Kogel, Logan Pekron, Katie Dubro, and Harley Nelson)
2.Lennox-Sundstrom
3.West Central
4.Miller
5.Howard
