Special Report

Amelia Martens, Illinois – Nat’l Proficiency Winner

Walking on stage at the 83rd National FFA Convention as a National Proficiency finalist, Amelia Martens of the Orion FFA Chapter in Illinois knew she had done her best, but hearing her name announced as the National Proficiency Winner in Agricultural Communications was incredible. Amelia has written articles from her hometown newspaper to statewide publications, she started the Section 3 website and blog, her chapter’s website and shadowed long time Farm Broadcaster Orion Samuelson. A student at the University of Illinois, majoring in Agricultural Communications, Amelia says she will continue to be an advocate for agriculture.

AUDIO: Amelia Martens, Illinois (3:45 MP3)