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March was packed with competitions, events, and learning experiences. by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok North FFA reporter photos by JENNIFER WILLIAMS and HAYLEY NEAL While some FFA chapters slow down after the fair season, Bok North FFA is still running full throttle. March was packed with competitions, community events, and learning experiences that showcase the dedication […]

by HAYLIE STEPHENS After celebrating the 5th annual Central Florida Youth In Agriculture Show and Sale, there are many events to reminisce on. This weeklong event held cattle shows, swine shows, showmanship, ag mechanics contests, livestock judging contests, and a record-breaking sale.  On Saturday, March 29, Cason Herman, a fifth-grader, and Ansley Bryant, a ninth-grader

by JESSIE WHITEHEAD, Polk County FFA Federation Vice President  The end of January and February means the end of the Polk County Youth Fair and Florida State Fair. The Polk County Youth Fair went off without a hitch and was amazing, as always. The Florida State Fair was also amazing as usual, and Polk County

by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok North FFA reporter Polk County Youth Fair✨ A Fair to Remember! ✨As January came to a close, our chapter kicked off the new year with an incredible showing at the Polk County Youth Fair! With 77 members presenting over 150 entries—ranging from cattle and rabbits to cakes and canning—our students truly

by CLAYTON KEENE, Polk County FFA Federation Officer The start of the new year is always the busiest time of year for members in Polk County FFA chapters and 4-H chapters. The Polk County Youth Fair was held the during last week of January. We had many different events and animal shows throughout the week.

by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok North FFA Reporter January was an exciting and productive month for Bok North FFA, kicking off the year with competitions, Ag Literacy initiatives, hands-on labs, industry tours, and preparations for the Polk County Youth Fair. Our members worked tirelessly, accomplishing incredible things and setting the tone for a successful year ahead.

by JADYN DAVIS, Polk County FFA Federation Officer        Polk County FFA members have been very busy this month studying for and competing in CDEs and LDEs. A CDE — or a career development event — is a competitive event designed to educate students on different sectors of the agricultural industry. Whether this be completing practicums,

by KENDALL FARRAR, Bok North FFA Reporter photos by advisors JENNIFER WILLIAMS and HAYLEY NEAL This December has been a festive and fruitful month for our chapter at Bok Academy North FFA! True to the FFA mission statement — “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve” — we’ve enjoyed incredible

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