ag-formation

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE                                  Telephone (803) 734-2210

D. LESLIE TINDAL, COMMISSIONER                                        Becky Walton, Director of Public Information

P.O. Box 11280, Columbia, South Carolina 29211                                  bwalton@scda.state.sc.us

www.scda.state.sc.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 08, 2002

South Carolina FFA Association 75^th State Convention

CLEMSON---The 75^th State FFA Association Convention will be held at the Clemson University Brooks Center for the Performing Arts on June 5-7, 2002.

Over 400 FFA members (future agricultural leaders), teachers, and guests are expected to attend the convention at which awards will be presented, official business will be conducted, and motivational activities will be provided.

Limited space is available to exhibitors at a cost of $60 for the three-day period. Deadline for reserving exhibit space is May 24^th. For more information, call Tommy Gladden, State Advisor, 864-656-3301.

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