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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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
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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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by JESSICA ANDERSON To say this year has been a busy year may be a bit of an understatement. Polk County FFA chapters have gone above and beyond in areas of career and leadership development, community service, and chapter development. We are proud of their accomplishments and want to encourage them to continue seeking ways
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by JESSICA ANDERSON To say this year has been a busy year may be a bit of an understatement. Polk County FFA chapters have gone above and beyond in areas of career and leadership development, community service, and chapter development. We are proud of their accomplishments and want to encourage them to continue seeking ways
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by CHARLEIGH WOOD, Polk County FFA Federation President The month of March has been nothing but fun for those young and old in the agricultural community. Starting off the month with Agri-Fest, an event hosted and put together by members of the local agriculture industry and Polk County Public Schools, more than 4,800 fourth-graders were
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