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Julian Ortiz was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Vegetable Production. Julian is a member of the West Carroll FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Julian works at Neumiller Farms Savanna, IL. Illinois FFA recognizes students in fifty different areas based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. 

FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic achievement may be considered for this award. SAEs allow students to learn by doing by either owning and operating an agricultural business, working or serving an internship at an agriculture-based business. .

Julian was selected as the State Winner by a committee of agriculture teachers knowledgeable in this work-based area, who reviewed their records online and then conducted virtual interviews from their homes and offices throughout the state.