Volunteers needed for John Deere Ag Expo

Press release

BOZEMAN — The Montana FFA Foundation is once again partnering with John Deere dealers across the state to host almost 1,600 high school and middle school FFA members November 15-17 at Montana State University for the 7th Annual John Deere Ag Expo.

Over the course of the this three-day event, students will take part in leadership development workshops, compete in Career Development Events, and take in all that MSU has to offer through various campus tours. The Montana FFA Foundation is excited to announce that this year’s keynote speaker is Jerrod Murr of Paradigm Shift Leadership in Oklahoma. Murr will engage students through hands-on discussions focused on influence, strategic decision making and servant leadership.

Bill Jimmerson, past state FFA advisor and the interim executive director expressed the importance of the support from John Deere as well as the FFA’s relationship with Montana State University.

“The John Deere Ag Expo is an enriching experience for Montana students to learn about the diversity of career opportunities in agriculture and for them to develop the skills necessary to become the next generation of leaders in our state,” Jimmerson said.

More than 400 judges and volunteers are needed to put on the 20 Career Development Events that will take place including public speaking, sales, agriscience fair, mechanics, one of the largest livestock evaluation contests in the Northwest and numerous other contests. Individuals who are interested in volunteering to judge can sign up at http://signup.com/go/fsedOpa

This year’s John Deere Ag Expo marks the first year that there will be a Career Fair held in conjunction with the event! The Career Fair will be held in the SUB Ballrooms on Friday, Nov. 16. Standard booth sizes are 10 feet by 20 feet. Groups can register at https://montanaffa.z2systems.com/np/clients/montanaffa/event.jsp?event=24&/.

The Montana FFA Foundation supports 97 FFA chapters across the state of Montana, representing over 5,300 members. The Montana FFA Foundation’s mission is to cultivate partnerships, promote awareness and secure resources to enhance Agricultural Education and the Montana FFA Association.

Questions about John Deere Ag Expo opportunities and events can be directed to Gwynn Simeniuk at 406-582-4118 or [email protected], or visit the Montana FFA website at http://www.montanaffa.org.