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For Morse, her
reward seeing
is
children develop

a passion for

learning
when they

get young animals,

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the FFA State Convention. Principal Kathy

Conely has overseen the growth of the
Agriculture Education programs at L.G.M.S.
Hedging for a CURE!
The school has greenhouses, a shade house,
and a brand new barn with space for goats,

• Land Clearing
Morse is quick to credit the many chickens, and pigs.
supporters that she says makes the For Morse, her reward is seeing children
•Citrus Tree Grinding
L.G.M.S. Ag program the success it is. develop a passion for learning when
• Trimming of Right of Ways
they get young animals, like the piglets,
“We have really amazing alumni and • Hedging
other community volunteers,” says Morse. and commit the effort to raise and show
• Heavy Equipment • Mowing
“We get support from parents too.” One them. The dedication of the volunteers
of those volunteers is Morse’s husband and leadership of the Ag program helps • Topping Transport

Burt, an engineer by trade, who puts in to ensure the children succeed both in the
generous hours sometimes to help with classroom and in their personal lives. “I

the program.
love seeing the kids’ passion and interest
L.G.M.S. has about 60 members in its in nature. Watching the children grow

Future Farmers of America Chapter. The and learn as their animals mature is a
students work throughout the year to raise wonderful experience,” says Morse. She

and show animals, learn horticulture to received the award and was recognized on

show plants, and prepare baked goods for October 3 at the PCFB Annual Meeting.
We strive to provide the best quality work and highest
competition at the annual Youth Fair and
Continuing to further her career,
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at Kathleen High School, and on
October 21, began this new chapter in Haines City
April Miller,
Ag education. ag
owner
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