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 […]
Convention and Camps Kept FFA Members Active Over the Summer Read More »
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
Student Talent Shines at Exhibitions and Livestock Show Read More »
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
From Youth Fair to Agri-Fest and All the Fun Between Read More »
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
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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
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by ALEX BRYANT, Frostproof High School There are many men on this earth,Both cowboys and city folkWho might not know what the Brand is worth,There’s men that are calm and men that are mildMen that are rowdy and men that are wildBut there are men who Ride For the BrandThe men who strongly believe in
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by JESSIE WHITEHEAD, Polk County FFA Federation Vice President Fall is officially upon us, and the cool wind has found its way to Florida. With the start of this new season comes the start of many FFA competitions. The Polk County Creed contest was held, and Mattie Fountain from the Lakeland Christian FFA chapter brought
George Jenkins High, Bok Academy Middle to Represent District in Forestry Contest Read More »
by JASMYN BILLANO, Polk County FFA Federation President School bells are ringing, and fall is in the air! Polk County FFA has been delighted to have their members return to school after a long summer break. Although the year has just started, our FFA members have already leaped into action. Many have hosted their first
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The 2023-2024 school year is off to a busy start! Our students attended several events this summer to continue their FFA involvement. These events included the Florida FFA State Convention and Expo this past June in Orlando, middle and high school students had the opportunity to attend Forestry Camp at O’Leno State park, and the
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