Five SD FFA students win scholarships for Land Evaluation | News [Video]

Bath, S.D. – The South Dakota FFA Foundation has announced the recipients of five $100 scholarships for students who placed first in the 2024 South Dakota Regional Land Evaluation Competitions. The scholarships, aimed at encouraging and recognizing achievements in land and soil management, were awarded to:

These scholarships are made possible through a contribution from the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. The Coalition’s Executive Director, Cindy Zenk, emphasized the importance of educating future generations on soil and land stewardship. “The future of our communities belongs to our children,” Zenk said. “As land stewards, we must not only improve our soil but also teach our children how to care for the land, ensuring it can continue to provide for families and communities for years to come.”

The SD FFA Land Judging Contest, hosted by USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, SDSU Extension, SD conservation districts, and the US Forest Service, allows students …