Dr. Krista Hardyman, professor of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences in the School of Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was selected to receive an Honorary American FFA Degree. The award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment.
The Honorary American FFA Degree is an opportunity to recognize those who have gone beyond valuable daily contributions to make an extraordinary long-term difference in the lives of students, inspiring confidence in a new generation of agriculturists.
Hardyman will receive the award during the 2025 Wisconsin FFA Convention on Wednesday, June 11, in Madison, Wisconsin. All recipients will receive a plaque and medal, and their names will be permanently recorded as recipients of the highest FFA honor.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization that works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. It is made up of more than 945,000 student members as part of 9,163 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.