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A Summerland FFA student received a state degree, April 5, at the Nebraska State FFA Convention, in Lincoln.

Ashley Melcher, of Page, received the honor.

State degree candidates must meet a checklist of requirements, including being an active chapter member for the past two years, holding Greenhand and Chapter FFA degrees, completing at least two years of agriculture classes and at least 25 hours of community service in at least two different activities.

Students must also present earnings, investments and hours worked in their supervised agriculture experience.

Melcher's SAE involves working for her family's Hereford cattle business.

Candidates also must be involved in parliamentary procedure and give a speech on any topic related to agriculture or FFA.

Additionally, candidates must go through an interview process and pass the State FFA Degree Assessment, receiving a minimum score of 70%.