He submitted his project in the FFA Conservation Category and won a Proficiency Award in Wildlife Management at State Competition last May. On August 23, 2004, Cory recieved notice from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Merriam that his FFA project was selected to receive the 2004 DNR Commissioner's FFA Award. This statewide award recognizes a FFA youth who has demonstrated excellence in their secondary education conservation project. On September 3, 2004 Commissioner Merriam presented an Award Plaque to Cory and the Minnesota Sate Fair.

For more details see the DNR news release for the MnDNR Annual Future Farmers of America award: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/releases/index.html?id=1094586700

Cory will be competing at the National Level in Louisville, Ky., on October 26-31. We wish him the best of luck! This young man is truly deserving of the State Awards he has received. His commitment to, and love of, our wildlife resource is outstanding. Cory is the son of John and Sue Braastad.