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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by CLAYTON KEENE, Lake Wales Senior, Polk County FFA Federation Officer January has been jam-packed with many events for 4-H and FFA members across Polk County. Most members participated in the Polk County Youth Fair in some way, shape, or form. From family and consumer sciences, livestock projects, small animals, horticulture projects, archery, and special

by JESSICA ANDERSON Throughout November and the beginning of December, Polk County FFA members were given multiple opportunities to strengthen their knowledge of the agriculture industry, build connections, and develop their leadership skills. Starting off the month of November, members from chapters all over the county participated in the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. Polk