04/29/2026
99th Arkansas FFA State Convention & Expo
Last week, County Line was represented by 27 members at the State Convention & Expo in Hot Springs. Members attended all 6 sessions, toured the College & Career Expo, and attended the Matt Stell concert. Several members were recognized on stage for the accomplishments of themselves, their team, or the chapter. Award recognition included:
Arkansas Farm Credit Scholarship - Joe Burton
Landy Nelson Doyle, Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Shawn Hertlein
Affiliated Chapter - Leadership & Curriculum Program
Turfgrass Management CDE- State Champion Team - Joe Burton, Cash Lowrey, Elizabeth Rader, Tavilynn Fortenberry
Turfgrass Mgmt CDE - High Point Individual - Joe Burton
Beef Placement Proficiency - Bronze - Shawn Hertlein
Poultry Proficiency - Silver - Joe Burton
Swine Proficiency - Bronze - Cash Lowrey
American Degree Candidate - Braden Shotzman
National Chapter Award
FFA Knowledge LDE - Drake Rhein, Raelee Gattis, & Eli Carver
FFA for Food, Fiber, & Shelter
State FFA Degree - Lane Schluterman
State FFA Degree - Carl Whitson