Kossuth Senior Marlee Turner was recently presented with a Dixie National Sale of Champions Scholarship. Marlee is pictured with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson.
In addition, Marlee was the only student in Mississippi selected to attend the Next Generation Animal Systems Conference in Kansas City, MO. The NextGen conference focused on specific pathways in which high school students might be interested. More than 150 students applied for the inaugural conference. The conference, designed specifically for juniors and seniors as a hands-on, industry-relevant experience, was held February 18-23. Its main focus was on animal systems. Throughout the week, students heard about new and emerging ideas, trends and products in animal systems. They explored diverse operations in animal systems, learned from industry leaders, and how to plan for their future college experience, as well as a career. In addition, they learned marketing, new technologies, and unique opportunities in animal systems. While attending the conference, participants also experienced field and operation tours around the Kansas City, MO area. Marlee also got to hear from some well known speakers in their field. The speakers shared their individual journeys and what led them to become who they are today.
We are very proud of Marlee, and we look forward to seeing her endeavors in the future!