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Two Howe st national finalist
The National FFA Organization announced recently that Megan Bearden and Kindle Catching from Howe were selected as a national finalist for the National FFA Proficiency Award Bearden was selected in Equine Science while Catching qualified in Beef Production Each Howe girl is one of only four people chosen to compete for their respective awards at the national finals to be held at the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall
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The proficiency awards recognize outstanding student achievement in agribusiness gained through establishment of a new business, working for an existing company or otherwise gaining hands-on career experience
The Equine Science award and the Beef Production are two of 47 proficiency program areas FFA members can participate in to develop valuable experience and leadership skills at the local, state and national levels Descriptions of each proficiency award area are available at FFA org/proficiency Bearden and Catching, members of the Howe FFA Chapter, became eligible for the national award after winning the Texas state FFA competition earlier this year
In recognition of being a finalist, each of the four finalists will receive a plaque and $500 The national winner of the Equine Science and Beef Production will each receive an additional $500 during a special ceremony at the National FFA Convention & Expo This award is supported by Tarter Farm & Ranch Equipment of Dunnville, KY for Equine Science and by Red Brand of Peoria, IL for Beef Production page 9
