Dustin Aylesworth (on right) received the American FFA Degree at the 82nd National FFA Convention on Oct. 24 in Indianapolis, Ind. He was among 87 other FFA members from Illinois to receive the degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree awarded by the National FFA Organization.

Dustin is the son of Debby and Rick Aylesworth of Mount Pulaski and is currently a sophomore at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. He is an ag-business major in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Pictured with Dustin is Paul Moya,  national FFA president.

Picture by Rick Aylesworth  (Click on picture for larger image.)

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