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flag Two Illinois FFA students won top national honors in agriculture, marking the first time for their state.

flag Two Illinois FFA members, Blake Twenhafel and Nevin Erbsen, became the first from their state to win American Star honors in the same year at the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo. flag Twenhafel earned the Agribusiness award for growing his lawn care business to 50 clients, while Erbsen received the Agricultural Placement award for managing operations at two dairy farms. flag Both students, now college juniors, credited their success to FFA mentorship and hands-on experience, highlighting the impact of practical education in agriculture.

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