by KACIE ANDERSON, Polk County FFA Federation Officer In November, two state winning teams as well as 64 Polk County FFA members traveled to Indianapolis for the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo. These students attended sessions and industry tours. The first tour was Ozark fisheries, where students learned how a fish farm is run […]
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by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok North FFA Reporterphotos by JENNIFER WILLIAMS & HAYLEY NEAL November has been an exceptional month for the Bok North FFA chapter, brimming with accomplishments and community-focused activities. From promoting agricultural literacy to showcasing skills in Career Development Events (CDE), our members have demonstrated their commitment to both the agriculture industry and
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by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok North FFA Reporter Bok North FFA has had an action-packed month, filled with exciting activities, community service projects, and meaningful opportunities for students to strengthen their bonds with each other and the community. The month kicked off with a Keep Polk County Beautiful road cleanup, where we visited the road our
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Polk County Farm Bureau Federation Speech contest by JODY WITTER, Polk County FFA Federation President The beginning of the year has been busy for Polk County students, from the start of the FFA Contest season to registering for fairs, there has been much to do. One week after school started, the Polk County Farm Bureau
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by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok Academy North FFA Reporter August was a whirlwind of activity for the Bok North FFA chapter, setting a vibrant tone for what promises to be an exciting year ahead. With new projects, competitions, and a growing membership, the chapter has hit the ground running. One of the key highlights this month
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by AUTUMN McMAHAN, Polk County FFA Federation Officer FFA was founded in 1928, and it’s safe to say a lot has changed in our world since then. But the message of FFA is timeless, as students at Bok Academy North are proving with their new podcast, “Chronicles From Inside the Jacket.” In this podcast, the
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by JESSIE WHITEHEAD, Polk County Federation Officer The school year may have ended but the Florida FFA schedule of events is as busy as ever. Advisors and members have been spending their summers at conventions and camps to receive recognition for their accomplishments and to prepare for the upcoming events that will start when classes
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by HANNAH CLAYTON, Polk County FFA Federation Officer “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve” — this is the FFA motto. Many of our members and chapters have shared their learned skills and accomplishments this month through applications submitted for Proficiency Awards, Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters, state degrees and even
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by JODY WITTER, Polk County FFA Federation Officer The role of youth in agriculture has become increasingly important, as many are being raised as the next generation of agriculture leaders. This month, students were able to display their knowledge and abilities at numerous exhibitions, including Career Development Events (CDE), as well as the Central Florida
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by JESSICA ANDERSON Spring is always a busy season in the world of agriculture but especially so for the Polk County FFA Federation! After wrapping up a successful Polk County Youth Fair, the District Career and Leadership Events were held January 30 at the Polk County Extension Office. Students competing in these events first had
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