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N.D- Bismarck will host the 2012 FFA Leadership Conference this upcoming weekend, and many area students who participate in the organization, formally known as “Future Farmers Of America” will be in attendance.

Oakes area FFA Advisor Dan Spellerberg says the event is broken up into three different conferences at Bismarck State College and the Ramkota Hotel.  The first, 101, is designated towards freshman in high school, or even seventh or eighth graders, and gives students an idea on what FFA is all about, and informs them about various opportunities within the organization.

The 212 conference will feature national presenters, and over 250 kids from across the state will attend the sold-out 212, It’s designed for those who have already attended the 101 conference, and is frequented by freshman and sophomores.

The 360 conference is aimed at juniors and seniors with focuses on character development and teamwork and team building, among other topics.

Spellerberg says that over 1000 people will be in Bismarck for the event.