Max Armstrong continues his look at FFA and the work done by the organization. He shares a look at how the group supports leading edge education, which is important. But the group also looks at career planning and the development of life skills. And that hands-on work experience even earns a paycheck.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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