Posted October 20, 2017 4:35 pm by Comments

By Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

Mallard drake comes in for a landing at Colusa National Wildlife Refuge. Mike Peters photo

Ducks Unlimited logoMEMPHIS, Tenn. -(Ammoland.com)- More than 60,000 high school and college Future Farmers of America (FFA) members and alumni will convene in Indianapolis Oct. 25-28 to celebrate youth leadership in agriculture during the National Convention and Expo.

For the sixth consecutive year, Ducks Unlimited (DU) will have a strong presence at the convention to spread the word about DU’s wetlands and waterfowl conservation mission.

“Interacting with thousands of young people who share our core values – stewardship of the land, conservation of natural resources and a love of waterfowling – is truly inspiring,” said Mark Horobetz, manager of youth and education programs for Ducks Unlimited. “This is an opportunity for DU to educate these future landowners about the difference they are making for conservation through programs like the USA Rice-DU Rice Stewardship Partnership.”

For the third year in a row, DU will team up with corporate partner Purina Pro Plan to provide a one-of-a-kind experience at the convention. Participants can pose for a photo with a Purina Pro Plan dog, and talk with our …Read the Rest

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