State Reporter Caidyn Johnson reluctantly began his FFA career because agriculture classes are a requirement at his high school, Fertile-Beltrami. “I was blessed at my school that it is a requirement; it is not the standard by any means at many schools.” Johnson is a student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities studying psychology. He feels mental health is critically important for young people, especially in rural communities. “I think young people are seeing a shift in mental health because we’re growing up in a generation where mental health is talked about,” said Johnson. “Youth in FFA and around the world are seeing the importance of mental health.” The Minnesota FFA Association, Minnesota FFA Foundation and Minnesota Department of Agriculture partnered on a program to help chapters create mental health initiatives in their own communities.” The convention schedule today includes contests, delegate sessions, awards and a career connection event.
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