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GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Gridley marked a milestone this fall as four of its FFA graduates earned the American FFA Degree, the National FFA Organization’s highest recognition for members who stay engaged after high school and advance their leadership, scholarship and supervised agricultural experience.

Honorees are John Placencia, Kirsten Muzzy, Mia Hoogeveen and Nico Donati, all of Gridley FFA.

The degree was conferred at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo on Nov. 1. Each recipient received a gold American FFA Degree key and a certificate.

The American FFA Degree serves as a capstone. Candidates complete and document a supervised agricultural experience, remain active in FFA beyond graduation, meet scholarship standards, show leadership and contribute service to their chapters and communities. By the time they reach this level, they have put in the steady, everyday work that turns classroom lessons into real results.