2018 Montana FFA State Convention set for Billings

Press release

BOZEMAN — Opportunities to be a trade show vendor, volunteer, advertise and sponsor are available at the 88th Annual Montana FFA State Convention in Billings April 4-7, hosted by Rimrock Auto Group.

Over 2,000 high school and middle school FFA members, teachers, and supporters from across the Big Sky state are headed to 2018 Montana FFA State Convention the first week of April. Students will take part in numerous competitive career development events, leadership trainings, local service projects in the Billings community, and they can explore the Career and trade show. There are still numerous spaces available for businesses in the Trade Show, and many judges and volunteers are needed for the competitive events.

The Career and Trade Show takes place April 5-6 of convention. Standard booth sizes are 10 feet by 10 feet. To find more details about the Trade Show and secure a booth, fill out online registration form. Vendors do have the option to sell merchandise.

Lifelong supporter of the FFA or people new the organization who wish to get involved can check out opportunities to volunteer throughout convention at the online volunteer sign up. Over 300 judges and volunteers are needed to put on student contests including public speaking, sales, agriscience fair, and mechanics.

The convention program is distributed to all 2,000 plus convention attendees and still has advertising available. For inquiries about advertising in the convention program, people can contact Gwynn Simeniuk at the Montana FFA Foundation. Questions about Montana FFA Convention opportunities and events can be directed to Gwynn Simeniuk at 406-582-4118 or [email protected], or visit the Montana FFA website at http://www.montanaffa.org.

Individuals who wish to help support students at this year’s convention should visit the donation page. Every donation counts to help develop the next generation of leaders. 

The Montana FFA Foundation supports 94 FFA chapters across the state of Montana, representing over 5,100 members. The Montana FFA Foundation’s mission is to cultivate partnerships, promote awareness and secure resources to enhance Agricultural Education and the Montana FFA Association.