Section 402 FFA News Reporting
- FFA members are encouraged to submit newsworthy articles and pictures about outstanding accomplishments of individual FFA members and/or their local chapter to all forms of print and broadcast media. The purpose of the News Reporting contest is to recognize individual FFA members for their talent and accomplishment in this area.
- The news story must be in manuscript form with not more than three double-spaced typewritten pages. One, and not more than one, 4” X 6” or 5” x 7” color or black and white photograph must accompany the story. Each page of the story and the photograph must be mounted on one full sheet (22” x 28”) black poster or black foam/matte board (22"x30"). Posters are to be displayed horizontally.
- Subject must relate to Agricultural Education and/or FFA.
- Entries will be judged on the basis of news value, readability and organization.
| # | Classes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | FFA News Reporting Grades 8-9-10 | Ribbons 1st-5th |
| 2. | FFA News Reporting Grade 11-12 | Ribbons 1st-5th |
| 3. | Overall Champion FFA News Reporting | Rosette |
| 4. | Overall Reserve Champion FFA News Reporting | Rosette |