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Slideshow: Here’s a look at some happenings and faces at this year’s Illinois FFA Convention.

Sierra Day, Field editor

June 18, 2021

23 Slides

The 93rd Illinois FFA Convention was presented in a hybrid model. The event kicked off virtually on May 28 with a business session introducing the 2021-22 state officer candidates. District award sessions were held in person throughout Illinois on June 1, 4, and 9. Also hosted in person was the Stars Over Illinois award session on June 8 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. State officer elections and national chapter awards wrapped up the convention at the fairgrounds on June 10.

For more details on this year’s award winners and the new state officer team, visit the Illinois FFA website. Take a look at some moments that were captured from sessions held at the fairgrounds in the accompanying slideshow.

About the Author(s)

Sierra Day

Field editor, Farm Progress

A 10th-generation agriculturist, Sierra Day grew up alongside the Angus cattle, corn and soybeans on her family’s operation in Cerro Gordo, Ill. Although she spent an equal amount in farm machinery as she did in the cattle barn as a child, Day developed a bigger passion for the cattle side of the things.

An active member of organizations such as 4-H, FFA and the National Junior Angus Association, she was able to show Angus cattle on the local, state and national levels while participating in contests and leadership opportunities that were presented through these programs.

As Day got older, she began to understand the importance of transitioning from a member to a mentor for other youth in the industry. Thus, her professional and career focus is centered around educating agriculture producers and youth to aid in prospering the agriculture industry.

In 2018, she received her associate degree from Lake Land College, where her time was spent as an active member in clubs such as Ag Transfer club and PAS. A December 2020 graduate of Kansas State University in Animal Sciences & Industry and Agricultural Communications & Journalism, Day was active in Block & Bridle and Agriculture Communicators of Tomorrow, while also serving as a communications student worker in the animal science department.

Day currently resides back home where she owns and operates Day Cattle Farm with her younger brother, Chayton. The duo strives to raise functional cattle that are show ring quality and a solid foundation for building anyone’s herd.

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