CumberlandValleyFFA FallNewsletter
AgventureDayOctober11th2024
Agventure day is many of our members favorite events that happen all year, with good reason. Agventure day is a field trip that all of the fourth grade classes in Cumberland valley get to come to. This is a way that our chapter gets to showcase all of the opportunities agriculture has to offer. The fourth graders get to visit the high school and see animals and participate in fun activities!
FFATailgateOctober18th2024
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The Cumberland Valley FFAChapterhaskicked off the 2024-2025 school year with a bang! We've already had some incredibly exciting activities, and there are even more to lookforwardto!
The FFA Tailgate kicks off the start of every school year with an incredible display of excitement and team spirit! It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase and encourage member involvement. This year's event saw an amazing turnout, with a lively atmosphere filled with delicious food, fun games, and an epic cornhole tournament!
FFA Members engaging in a candy jar guessing game!
Fourth graders watching the horses brought in for Agventure day!
The pollinator presenters at Agventure Day with their presentation!
The very first Stress Less Workshop was run by our Secretary, Leila Kasbari, and the leadership committee chair, Allison Myers. They came up with this new and exciting event that gives our FFA members the opportunity to learn how to take a step back and take a deep breath. They cover topics from time management to dealing with mental health.
During the high school football season, at each home game, the Cumberland Valley FFA Chapter vends delicious Farm Show milkshakes. Students eagerly volunteer for the event, actively participating in the setup of the machines and stands, the sale of milkshakes during the game, and the dismantling of equipment at the night's end. This year, our milkshake sales were incredibly successful!
Hats off to our phenomenal teams for their exceptional performance at the Big E competition in Massachusetts! Our very own Milk Quality Team, comprised of Joleigh Nailor, Jordyn Nailor, Zachary Beam, and Sam Lehman, secured an impressive Second place, while Ashlynne Lenker showcased her skills in Dairy Cattle Handling, achieving 9th place in the individual category. Joleigh Nailor also deserves recognition for her remarkable 5th-place finish in the individual category for Milk Quality. The competition was brimming with excitement, and our teams truly stood out.
Attendees of the first stress less work shop working diligently.
MealPacking
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- OCTOBER 22ND, 2024
Our FFA Chapter had the opportunity to take part in the Land’O’Lakes Meal Packing event, which turned out to be an amazing experience for the students, exposing them to a different aspect of work. Upon arrival, the students were equipped with the necessary gear and provided with instructions. They then proceeded to pack bags with rice and vegetables, ensuring the correct weight before sealing and labeling the bags The ultimate target was to pack 10,000 meals, and I'm proud to say that the Cumberland Valley FFA Chapter successfully achieved this goal!
A big congratulations and thank you to all the CV members who contributed to making this event a success!
Making Homemade ice cream!
MIDDLE
SCHOOL AG CLUB- OCTOBER 28TH
To kick off the first meeting of the Middle School Ag Club, the high school students organized a fun activity that really excited the younger students With the theme centered around food science, they guided the middle schoolers through the process of making ice cream! The activity was not only informative but also super fun. Everyone left with a smile and a new appreciation for the science behind ice cream!
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY- SEPTEMBER 25TH
Our amazing students generously volunteered their time and effort to support the local community during our Adopt-A-Highway initiative! They worked hard to clean up litter along the roads, demonstrating their commitment to preserving the environment. This experience is helping them understand the significance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment for everyone!
Ariana helping keep Pennsylvania roads clean!
Janhavi and Sid grouped up for trash pick up
96TH NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION
October 22-26, 2024 | Indianapolis, Indiana
Convention Activities- Corteva Agriscience tour
After two exciting days of competitions and awards, our FFA members toured Corteva Agriscience! They explored the research behind agronomic products that fight weeds, pests, and fungi affecting crops like wheat, soybeans, and corn. Students also learned about various career paths at Corteva, including chemistry, plant breeding, marketing, and sales. A big thank you for the awesome tour!
What CV FFA Accomplished
Convention Activities- Days Of Service
Our members concluded their experience at the 97th National FFA Organization Convention & Expo by engaging in the FFA Days of Service
In the afternoon, students focused on removing invasive plant species from the Fall Creek trail to help restore the habitat for local wildlife and pollinators. A big thank you to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. for organizing this valuable community service initiative!
Congratulations to Grace Brammer ‘23 and Hunter Weis ‘23 on receiving the American FFA Degree! They are part of a select group, with fewer than 0 5% of FFA members achieving this honor at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo To qualify, they each invested $10,000 in their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects, completed 50 hours of community service, and obtained the Keystone FFA Degree We are thrilled to welcome Grace and Hunter to the list of our esteemed American Degree recipients, now totaling 45 from CV
National Chapter Award
For the 13th consecutive year, CV FFA has been named a 3-STAR CHAPTER by the National FFA. We are 1 of only 4 FFA chapters in PA to receive this rating for 2024! Evan Patterson (CV FFA Vice-President) and Leila Kasbari (CV FFA Secretary) walked across the national stage to receive this recognition on behalf of the 2023-24 CV FFA Leadership Team.
CV’s Nationals team on tour in Corteva Agriscience.
Nationals members getting some community service hours with Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Teach Ag Day!
-September 21st, 2024
Toeveryonewho attendedand contributedtothe cleaningprocess, thankyouforyour support!Your dedicationandtime giventoourchapter istrulyvalued!
The Cumberland Valley FFA Chapter had the amazing privilege of reciving the Teach Ag Day lesson In a Box. Only 100 chapters across the country got to implement this lesson into their classes. The whole reason of Teach Ag is to celebrate our Ag advisors and to give students a different perspective about teaching agriculture education. The students got to make their own name tags and worked to make lesson plans that they would teach if they were an Ag teacher.
Fall clean upOctober 8th
During the Fall Clean Up Community Service Event, students enthusiastically pitched in to tidy up the landscape in the Ag Department for Agventure Day. They raked leaves, pulled weeds, and trimmed plants, resulting in a significant improvement to the area. The event saw an impressive turnout and the Ag department now looks better than ever.
FFA members hard at work cleaning up the ag alley.
Dylan A. working on his teach ag lesson plan.
Everyone excited for Teach Ag day!
RESPECTING BACK...
National convention teams posing for a picture.
Our Cumberland Valley FFA chapter experienced an incredible and action-packed fall season, overflowing with riveting events! We are overjoyed that you took the time to explore our fall FFA Newsletter. Your support truly means the world to us, and we can hardly contain our excitement as we look forward to showcasing even more thrilling updates from the CV FFA chapter with you in the next newsletter. Thank you!
Signed, Emma Abramson Reporter 2024-2025
Lauren and Allison at SPOT Conference.