OXFORD – Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. This year 4,071 American Degrees will be awarded.

Victoria Peila and Thomas Ryan, are members of the Oxford FFA chapter in Oxford, NY. They were recently awarded the American FFA Degree at the 90th National FFA Convention & Expo Oct. 25-28 in Indianapolis, Indiana.