Describing it as a really big goal, former Blackduck, Minnesota FFA member Kurt Benson is proud to have his American FFA Degree, “I was one of only two people in Blackduck to ever receive the American Degree” Benson credits former FFA advisor Ray Grundmeier for his encouragement. Benson currently works as a timber broker and says FFA Organization is more than cows, plows and sows; there’s something for everyone. “You don’t have to be a farmer. I equate some of my success to FFA.” Hear the story.