Since 2022, the state of Illinois has paid the dues for every high school student taking an agricultural education class to be an FFA member. Every student wants to be an FFA member, gets it for free. And That's increased the number of FFA members from 23,000 to 41,000. Anyone who wants to see those kids in action is welcome to join me at the sale of champions at the state fair later this month. (09:34–09:40)
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Asserts that FFA membership in Illinois increased from 23,000 to 41,000 due to state-paid dues.
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