Bolzenius is state winner in environmental science and natural resource management award area

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COLUMBIA, Mo., April 18, 2024 – Adam Bolzenius of Beaufort won the Missouri FFA Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management Proficiency Award at the 96th Missouri FFA Convention. 

Bolzenius, a senior from Union High School, is the son of Barb and Nathan Bolzenius. He is a member of the Union FFA Chapter. His advisors are Danielle Blair and Josh Roehrs.

Bolzenius’s supervised agricultural experience program involves cleaning up property and excavating trenches for water and electricity pathways. He uses his boat to clean up local waterways and also cleans ditches along the highway.

As an FFA member, Bolzenius has competed in career development events, National Day of Service at National FFA Convention and Expo, and has exhibited animals at area shows. Outside of FFA, he has been involved in 4-H and Missouri Cattlemans. 

After graduating high school, Bolzenius’ plans to further his knowledge in operating heavy machinery and obtain his Commercial Drivers License.

Proficiency awards recognize FFA members who excel as agricultural entrepreneurs, employees or volunteers while gaining hands-on career experience. Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management is one of 46 proficiency award areas recognized at the state level. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources sponsored this award.

The Missouri FFA has 26,830 members representing 362 chapters. The national organization has more than 945,000 members representing 9,163 chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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