Yesterday (Wednesday), District 11 Representative Craig Williams (R-Manning) welcomed local FFA members to the Iowa House of Representatives for the 40th annual Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol. The program, hosted by the Iowa FFA Association, was created to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism in its members. Students from the Carroll Area, Audubon, Glidden-Ralston, and IKM-Manning FFA chapters met with Williams to learn about the legislative process, discuss issues facing the agricultural industry, and encourage their representatives and senators to continue supporting ag education and the FFA. Williams says, “This was a great group of kids; they were very respectful and inquisitive. It was a lot of fun to show off the Capitol to them.” More than 700 students from over 100 chapters throughout Iowa attended Wednesday’s symposium. Photos from the local chapters’ visits are included with this story on our website.
