Riata Bultje from the Andes Central FFA Chapter, traveled to Washington D.C. during the week of June 13-18. Riata spent the week in workshops, seminars, and small groups, while focusing on identifying and developing her personal strengths and goals while under-going comprehensive leadership training that will help her guide the FFA chapter.

During the conference the FFA members analyzed the needs of their communities, developed wide-ranging and high-impact community service initiatives and will implement their plans with the help of their FFA chapters upon returning home. Students in recent years have promoted agricultural literacy; brought attention to abuse; collected and distributed shoes to individuals in Haiti; created a hunger awareness plan and more.

Riata had the opportunity to experience the history of our nation’s capital and tour landmarks, including the Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Museums and the U.S. Capitol, meeting with South Dakota members of congress, and many more.