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Frederick, Shenandoah and Warren County Farm Bureaus are proud to support FFA activities in our communities-during National FFA Week, Feb. 22-29 and every day! FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of its members by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Today’s members are tomorrow’s leaders of Virginia’s No. 1 industry, and we salute our FFA members, advisers, volunteers and alumni!
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he National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education. The organization was founded in 1928 as National FFA Organization, but in 1988 the name was changed to the National FFA Organization, now commonly referred to as simply FFA, to recognize that the organization is for those with diverse interests in the food, fiber and natural resource industries, encompassing science, business and technology in addition to production agriculture. Today FFA is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States. MOTTO Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. THE FFA CREED I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds : achievements won by the present and past generations of agriculturists; in the promise of better days through better ways, even as the better things we now enjoy have come to us from the struggles of former years.
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FFA EMBLEM The cross section of the ear of corn provides the foundation of the emblem, just as corn has historically served as the foundation crop of American agriculture. It is also a symbol of unity, as corn is grown in every state of the nation. The rising sun signifies progress and holds a promise that tomorrow will bring a new day glowing with opportunity. The plow signifies labor and tillage of the soil, the backbone of agriculture and the historic foundation of our country’s strength. The eagle is a national symbol which serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of agriculture. The owl, long recognized for its wisdom, symbolizes the knowledge required to be successful in the industry of agriculture. The words “Agricultural Education” and “FFA” are emblazoned in the center to signify the combination of learning and leadership necessary for progressive agriculture.
WHAT DO THE LETTERS FFA STAND FOR? The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as well as challenging; for I know the joys The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But and discomforts of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for those FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA associations which, even in hours of discouragement, I cannot deny. also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect from others. I believe in scientists, business owners and more. For this reason, the name of the my own ability to work efficiently and think clearly, with such knowledge organization was updated in 1988 after a vote of national convention and skill as I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists to delegates to reflect the growing diversity and new opportunities in the serve our own and the public interest in producing and marketing the prod- industry of agriculture. uct of our toil. Today, the National FFA Organization remains committed to the indiI believe in less dependence on begging and more power in bargaining; in vidual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, the life abundant and enough honest wealth to help make it so—for others personal growth and career success through agricultural education. as well as myself; in less need for charity and more of it when needed; in FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those chalbeing happy myself and playing square with those whose happiness lenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents depends upon me. and explore their interests in a broad range of agricultural career I believe that American agriculture can and will hold true to the best tra- pathways. So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, ditions of our national life and that I can exert an influence in my home and we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, community which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task. Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too. MISSION OUR STRUCTURE FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing FFA is an organization made up of state associations; those state their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. associations are made up of local chapters.
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Along with an established Program of Activities, the ABMS members participate in many Career Development Events (CDE) such as agricultural mechanics, small animal care, plant science, horse, dairy, and livestock judging events. As the year progresses members will attend state sponsored leadership events, federation and school wide programs throughout the year. Each month members attend an FFA meeting with topics such as a family covered dish, team building, fundraising events, bowling, state officer guest speaker and end of year banquet recognition. Each month a student is recognized as student of the month. * * * Students made dog treats and collected donations for Esther Boyd Animal Shelter.
ABMS FFA Officer Team 2019-2020 President: Emma Ford Vice President: Joseph Ludwig Secretary: Michelle Blanton Treasurer: Elizabeth Fieo Reporter: Jamilee Festa Sentinel: Rachel Lucas FFA Advisors Kathy Lineburg Susan Harrison
FFA members participated in the Ag Literacy Program by reading books to the Evendale Elementary first grade class.
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First ever FFA 5k and Kids One mile to raise money FFA scholarship which awards members that were active in the ABMS FFA and continued to be an active FFA member at the feeder high schools. The scholarship is awarded during the graduation awards ceremonies at local high FFA members made candy jars with schools. positive messages attached for senior citizens. * * *
FFA members assembled 80 blessing bags for Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter (WATTS). The bags were filled with gloves, hats, toothbrush, toothpaste, tissues, flashlights, soap and much more. * * *
Agriculture students from all four middle schools attended the Southwest Mobile Dairy Lab.
Joseph Ludwig, Kaden Hurst, Jamilee Festa, Mason Hillyard and Emma Ford In September students participated in Teach Agriculture Day by shadowing an agriculture teacher.
State Dairy Judging Dairy Team Members: Emma Ford, Michelle Blanton, Lizzy Fieo, and Joseph Ludwig
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Aylor Middle FFA Chapter is located in Stephens City and has 75 FFA members this school year. Mrs. Kim Black and Mrs. Susan Harrison are FFA Advisors at Aylor Middle School. Aylor has been very active in student and chapter events since the State FFA Convention last June at Va Tech. Twenty members competed at the FFA Convention and Aylor placed first in the state in Food and Fiber as well as the Plant Science Events. The FFA Quiz Bowl Team was second in the state. Aylor FFA is appreciative of Dannielle and Jerome Ames for their support as team coaches and chaperones for State Convention.
FFA member, Kaydan Shomaker, placed in the top six in the nation in an art contest sponsored by Firestone to commemorate 75 years of sponsorship to the National FFA Organization. Ten FFA members and 2 adults attended the National Convention in October We have been busy with chapter activities that offer members the chance to compete in events, develop leadership skills and sponsor events in the school and community. Some of our chapter events have included visits from the Virginia State Officers, a Harvest Dinner. We sponsored a “Welcome Back” breakfast for our faculty. Aylor FFA helped organize a fall leadership retreat for ten local FFA Chapters at West Oaks Market and Event Center in November. Over 100 local FFA members attended this event. Our eighth grade Ag Technology students toured
two local industries to see a glimpse of the “real world” for career skills. Our 7th graders by State FFA Vice-President Erin Orgen, who toured Gores Custom Processing at the con- is a former member of Aylor FFA Chapter. Aylor FFA supported Erin financially for her clusion of the Livestock unit. State Officer Team’s trip to Spain and Some upcoming events are the Discovery Portugal in January. and Greenhand Ceremony during National Aylor FFA is supported by our parent group FFA Week. Sixth graders will receive their Supporters of FFA at Aylor and Sherando. FFA Membership pins as well. Aylor FFA SOFFA raises money to help FFA members members will be going roller skating in at both schools with travel expenses, leaderFebruary with Byrd Middle FFA. Our 4th ship experiences, FFA jacket scholarships Annual FFA Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday February 8 at Aylor and this is open and other chapter needs. to the public. Happy National FFA Week - from Aylor Our chapter has also been visited this year
Supporters of FFA (SOFFA) SOFFA helps Sherando High School and Aylor Middle School FFA Chapters as volunteers, through fundraising activities, and as chaperones. SOFFA encourages others in the community to reach out to your local FFA chapters for ways YOU can help!
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This school year the Central FFA Chapter is celebrating 60 years of tradition. The chapter began in 1959 with the opening of the new high school and was a merger between Edinburg High School and Woodstock High School. Over the past 60 years chapter members have valued hard work and strived for excellence. Some of their accomplishments over the years include:
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by competing in career development events. These events help • 3 National Officers them to develop skills used in vari• 100 American Degree recipients- ous agricultural careers and better The highest degree a member can prepares students for the workearn force. Several of the events the chapter has participated in this • 3 National Proficiency Award year include: Winners • 24 State Officers • 8 state Star Farmer Award Winners • 3 State Star in Agricultural Placement Winners • 2 State Stars in Agribusiness • 2 State Stars in Agriscience • 69 State Winning Teams • 3 Star Chapter on the National Level 2019 Career Development Events:
Junior Officers 2019-2020 President: Madison Marston Vice-President: Weston Copp Secretary: Adiana Pevehouse
Forestry: First place finish at the federation and area level. The team will compete at the state event in April. State Fair: Crops team placed first overall in the senior division. Fourth place finish in the Horticulture Demonstration.
Meats Judging: First place finish at the state level and a silver ranking on the national level. Team Chapter Recognitions: member Emma Hockman placed Winner of the Growing Leaders 9th individually and warned a scholarship from the National FFA Organization. Milk Quality: Second place finish at the state level with Emma Hockman as the 1st high individual. The team traveled to Massachusetts for the BIG E Competition and placed second overall.
Agronomy: Third place finish at the state level. The team traveled Chapter expand upon knowledge to Massachusetts for the BIG E and skills learned in the classroom Competition and placed second overall. Senior Officers 2019-2020 President: Emma Hockman Vice-Presidents: Ashley Bushong, Shyann Jordan Secretary: Ella Toothman Treasurer: Sierra Miller Reporter: Lindsey Rigby Sentinel: Reagan Bowman
Sierra Miller Agriscience Fair Project
Emma Hockman: 1st Place High Individual Meats Judging
Agriscience Fair: Sierra Miller earned a 1st place finish in her category of Food Science and earned a bronze rating on the national level. Ag Issues: The team placed 4th with their presentation on biotechnology. Food Science: Second place state finish and will move on to compete at the BIG E competition next September.
award for the northern area Gold rating in Public Relations Gold National Chapter- 3 Star Rating 100% Membership Community Programs: During the year, chapter members plan and conduct numerous agricultural literacy events during the year for students in grades Pre K8. These activities allow members to develop their leadership and communication skills while educat-
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ing others on the various pathways within the agricultural industry. Pre-K Farm Day: Students visit a local farm to see what happens on a working farm. Students are introduced to farm equipment and are able to learn about animals such as pigs, goats, sheep, cows, and working dogs. Students have the chance to milk a cow, plant seeds, and learn what grains go into producing their food. Greenhouse Tours: Students at the elementary level are invited to the chapter greenhouse to learn about plant parts, pollination, photosynthesis, make thrown-n-grow seed packets, and plant their own seeds. Nature Trail Tours: Kindergarten students visit the CHS campus to learn about different types of trees, natural resources, and wildlife native to our area. Food For America: This program is designed for fourth graders and provides them the opportunity to see farm equipment, live animals, and lawn/turf equipment. Students learn about the animals and crops that provide their food and how those items are produced. Farming Fun Day: This program allows first graders the chance to see cows, sheep, pigs, horses, goats, chickens and tractors. Students plant seeds, learn about different grains, milk a cow, and even eat ice cream as part of the day.
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The FFA chapter stationed in Clarke County embodies the FFA motto “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve”. Though little in number, the chapter strives to educate the community about agriculture and serve to better the environment that we live in. We host monthly meetings, filled with fun activities members can participate in. A few activities in the past that we have done include a cornhole tournament, Friendsgiving, and a movie night. At our meetings, we inform members of what events are coming up for our chapter. It also serves as a time to build a bond between members and to get to know one another more. We also go to State Convention every summer which is held in Blacksburg, Virginia. For four
days, FFA members across the state of Virginia compete in all kinds of competitions. We are so proud of the numerous plaques and titles members from our chapter have brought home and the range of events our chapter has competed in over the years. Our current advisors are Mary Hardetsy and Shanan Hambrick who support the officers and members by opening up opportunities while maintaining the ideology that this is a student run organization. This means if we want something to happen, they will give us the resources to be successful, but it is up to us to put in the work. Through them, we continue to come up with brand new ideas to fundraise to help our classroom adventures and to pay for State Convention
so that no member has to. For example, Mrs. Hambrick came up with the amazing idea of making natural soaps for both humans and pets! Members will learn how to make soap and also learn the process of marketing. It’s not only a great investment but a great teaching outlet as well. That’s the main goal of our chapter: to expose our members to things that they never would have if
they hadn’t been a member. FFA is about branching out and experiencing the amazing world around us. Clarke County FFA wants to make sure that our members enjoy the time that they have here and can look back on the experiences and they people they met while being a member. Maeve Davis Clarke County President
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Ag Department - 300 students place Food & Fiber Team, 11th enrolled in Ag classes for the year, place Ag Mechanics Team approximately 65 FFA members State Fair - Jr. Dairymen's, 2019 State Convention - 15 stuLivestock Skill-a-thon, Horse dents competed in 4 contests; Hippology High Individual Plant Science, 4th place Plant Science Team, 4th SAE Projects - Market Beef,
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Sheep, Swine and Goats Service Projects - Barnyard Buddies program with Gainesboro Elementary School, FCMS Fall Festival, Operation Christmas
Child, school aquaponics system and raised garden beds, volunteer at Bright Futures National FFA Convention 8 students attended
W.R. Legge FFA members at National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN in October 2019
W.R. Legge FFA Quiz Bowl Team members at the Federation CDE held at Aylor in November 2019
W.R. Legge FFA members at a the Fall Leadership Retreat held at West Oaks Farm Market in November 2019
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The James Wood Middle School FFA chapter has approximately 50 members. We have had some awesome meetings so far such as a barn building contest, school cleanup, a Christmas party, and a Mock CDE joint meeting with James Wood High School. We have participated in multiple community service projects this year. At Christmas we sponsored a sock tree to collect new socks for the area homeless and we are also in charge of the recycling program at our school. At our most recent meeting we did a barn building contest made out of popsicle sticks! Not only was the contest fun but the ice cream sundaes and pizza were pretty good too! Our next meeting is going to be at the Polka Dot Pot, the members will be making some cool pottery that the students get to take home. We also love participating in contests such as Food & Fiber, Small Animal Care, Plant & Seed, Livestock Evaluation, Stockmans, and Ag Mechanics. We have travelled to the State Fair of Virginia and will be going to Virginia Tech in March for the Block and Bridle Livestock and Stockmans Judging contests. We are super excited for FFA week and getting the opportunity to tell others all about the FFA!
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James Wood High FFA was established in 1952 and has grown ever since. The FFA organization is not only a club but a way of life for those who make the most of it. The chapter currently has approximately 80 members, 12 officers and 3 Advisors. James Wood FFA participates in a variety of events including: community service, monthly meetings, leadership workshops, conventions, chapter fundraisers, career development events, and much more. James Wood FFA members have a true understanding of leadership, community service, and agriculture awareness. They put on Greenhouse Tours and Farm on the Lawn for local third graders, a Blood drive, Citrus Sales, and Strawberry Sales in the spring. Throughout the year these students will compete in over 15 different Career Development Events. Students also earn the right to travel to our National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana to partake in events with over 60,000 other FFA members from all over the nation. At this past years state convention held at Virginia Tech we had our Horticulture team (Floriculture/Landscaping) placed first, our Landscaping team and Livestock placed second and our Floriculture team placed fifth. The Landscaping and Livestock teams competed at the Big-E held in Springfield Massachusetts
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James Wood FFA 2019-2020 Officer Team President: Blake Sandy Vice President: Hayley Seabright Secretary: Gracey Snyder Reporter: Caitlin Garris Treasurer: Alexandra Charrier Sentinel: Natalie Heath Senior Advisor: Cyle Dehaven Head 2nd Vice President: Olivia Shick 2nd Vice President: Devon Beaty 2nd Vice President: Brooklyn Davis Historian: Laycee Baker-Mcgee Federation Representative: Christian Hovermale Advisor: Crystal Duvall Advisor: Eric McLaughlin Advisor: Ginger Anderson
placing second and fourth. Career Development Events Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Agricultural Sales Floriculture Garden Design Hippology Horse Judging Horticulture Demonstration Jr. Dairymen’s Livestock Judging Nursery Landscape Stockmans Meats Milk Quality and Products
Parliamentary Procedure
Public Speaking
Poultry Evaluation
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Charlie Shepley was in the National Officers: Choir at National Convention again President: Charlie Shepley this year. He was selected to particiVice President: Katelynn Dillard pate through an application process. Secretary: Kinsey Knox He was in Indianapolis for an entire Treasurer: Autumn McDonald Reporter: Annabelle Fox week, practicing and performing at sessions. They also performed at other locations in the city. He was able to network with students from around the country with the common interests of music and agriculture. We have several community service activities we participate in including our Adopt A Spot, Halloween Carnival, Love Loud Bake Sale, and Red Cross blood drive. We also have many activities that we participate in each year such as leadership development conferences, kindergarten greenhouse tours, and a trip for 3rd graders to come to our school and go over their science SOL’s. Our members also compete in many contests including dairymens, public speaking, stockmans, horticulture demonstration, agriculture demonstration, job interview, and vet science.
Several students helping clean up litter with our Adopt-A -Spot program.
Students participated in a Horticulture Demonstration.
3rd grade trip - The third grade class from Evendale Elementary School came to our school and we reviewed their science SOL’s through 10 different stations.
Students participating in a leadership conference.
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We are Rebels with an FFA Cause! The North Fork FFA Chapter has been working hard this year, having fun and creating lasting memories and impacts. Our chapter has been busy participating in Career Development Events including: Forestry Field Day, Jr. Dairymens, Tractor Driving, Lawn Tractor Operator, Ag. Mechanics, FFA Quiz Bowl. We are currently preparing for Plant Science, Public Speaking, and Food and Fiber NFMS FFA has worked closely with the local nursing homes, held joint meetings with Stonewall Jackson High School, won the county level hay bale contest, continued our Partners in Agriculture Literacy Program with Ashby Lee Elementary, hosted a school wide dance, and hosted a county level beginner livestock exhibitor workshop. Our FFA chapter welcomes 5th graders to come and explore our local team practices, meetings and FFA gatherings!
2019-2020 NFMS FFA Officers President: Haylee Koontz Vice-Presidents: Karlei Baker, Madison Poole Secretaries: Darrin Kibler, Laura Davis Treasurers: Alex Lehman, Aiden Springer Reporters: Ty Voigt, Marston Payne Sentinels: Hannah Biby, Max Povlish Student Advisor: Allison Robertson FFA Ambassadors: Aubrey Dellinger, Fletcher Moyers, & Jazmyne Franks
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Peter Muhlenberg FFA has had a busy year since State Convention in June. At State Convention, we had 4 teams competing in Small Animal Care, Quiz Bowl, Agriculture Mechanics, and Food and Fiber. All teams brought home blue, red, and yellow ribbons to show their hard work. To top it off, Weston Copp was high individual overall in the FFA Quiz Bowl CDE. 8th Grade members that went to State Convention were also able to attend National FFA Convention in October. Our officer team was elected in the Fall and hit the ground running. The first chapter meeting consisted of 43 members and celebrated the start of the school year with team building games. Since our meeting in September, students have held meetings to help build leadership skills and promote participation in FFA. Meetings included a visit from State FFA officers, working with Central FFA to have a November Harvest Meal, and entering a float in local Ole Time Festival and Christmas parades in Edinburg and Woodstock. Members have also competed in Career Development Events, including Agriculture Mechanics and Food and Fiber. We also have teams preparing for upcoming competitions including Small Animal Care,
Public Speaking, Meats Evaluation, and Poultry. Our upcoming events include FFA week celebrations, a service project, and end of year banquet. FFA week events don’t only benefit our members, but are going to show our appreciation for our Educators through a Faculty Breakfast, and encourage school wide celebration through dress-up days. We will also have a large celebration with all of our county middle school chapters at Peter Muhlenberg where we will have games and a service event that will allow students give back. Our community service project is a continuation of the Giving Garden created from last year’s members. Our 6th Grade members will plan our garden and plant seeds inside while 7th and 8th Grade members will be responsible for planting in the garden. The food we harvest will go to a local food bank. Looking at the end of our school year, we will have a recognition banquet for families and supporters of our FFA members where new members will receive a membership pin, 7th Grade members that meet the requirements will receive their Discovery Degree, 8th Grade members that meet the requirements will receive their Greenhand Degree, and students that compete will be recognized for their work.
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Career Development Events Agriculture Demonstration
Agricultural Sales
Agricultural Mechanics
Cattle Working
Conduct of Meetings
Creed Speaking
Crops
Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Dairymen’s
Environmental and Natural Resources
Envirothon
Floriculture
Forestry Evaluation
Horse Hippology
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Job Interview
Milk Quality and Products
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Poultry Evaluation
Public Speaking
Small Engine Repair
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Tractor Troubleshooting Veterinary Science Sherando High School FFA Sherando FFA was established in 1993 and has been extremely active ever since. It was established for those with an interest in
2019-2020 Officer Team President: Hannah Burton Vice Presidents: Ella Borst, Emily Orgen Secretary: Erica Feuerstein Treasurer: Lucy Ferrulli Reporters: Jordan Petrie, Quinna Molden Sentinel: Michelle Kopczynski Historians: Hailey Patterson, Stella Wallin Chaplains: Josh Hartley Student Advisor: Matthew Hartley Parliamentarian: Kyle Hunter Advisors: Chrissy Whitacre, Ashlee Edwards, Liz Borst, Jeff Stout
Local events include hosting a agriculture and continues to help Senior Citizen's Prom, visiting The students discover their unique tal- Village at Orchard Ridge, Adoptents and explore the growing A-Family, Salvation Army Food diversity of agriculture. The chapDrive, and making corsages and ter currently has 101 members, 13 officers, and 4 advisors. Sherando boutonnieres for the various community events to name a few. FFA participates in a variety of events including: community service, monthly meetings, leadership We are committed in supporting the local workshops, conventions, chapter FFA chapters & wish them continued success! fundraisers, career development events, and much more. Community Service Sherando FFA members know the importance of giving back to the community and participate in many community service events each year.
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The Signal Knob Middle School FFA Chapter has been very busy so far this year. We have participated in numerous events. Some of these events include:
Living in Strasburg, Served a community meal at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Competed in the Federation FFA Quiz Bowl and Agriscience Mechanics Career Development Event contests, held a fruit, meat, and cheese fundraiser, particiSummer of 2019 activities: Participated in pated in the first ever Federation Middle School numerous Career Development Event contests at Leadership Workshop, held an FFA officer holiday the State FFA Convention, Attended the Virginia social, sponsored a school Valentine’s Dance with State FFA Leadership Camp at Graves Mountain PTO for all students in our school, sponsored an Lodge, Participated in the first ever county-wide FFA Blood Drive with the American Red Cross, Middle School Leadership Workshop at the planning a chapter public speaking contest and Edinburg Park then will participate in the Federation Public Some of our Fall and Winter activities include: Speaking Career Development Event contests Held a three day officer retreat at Yogi Bear Park Some of our Spring activities include: Hold an in Luray, participated in a three day field trip to Ag. Day Tour for our FFA members to tour a varithe Chesapeake Bay where we studied waterety of places in Shenandoah County, s peaking to sheds, set crab pots, and investigated the surelementary school students to promote agriculrounding habitat, held a Veteran’s Day Breakfast ture, participate in a variety of FFA Career Program to honor veterans in our community, Development Event contests, visit the residents of hosted the Northern Area FFA Leadership Greenfield Assisted Living, participate in an Workshop, attended the Collegiate FFA Adopt-A-Stream Project, hold a chapter parentLeadership Workshop at Virginia Tech, Held a member awards banquet bake sale fundraiser, Attended National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, Held a holiSummer 2020: Attend the Virginia State FFA day social with residents of Greenfield Assistance Convention at Virginia Tech and compete in sev-
eral FFA Career Development Event contests Attend the Virginia State FFA Leadership Camp at Graves Mountain Lodge Hold the FFA Back-toSchool Blast-Off Leadership Workshop at the Strasburg Town Park In celebration of National FFA Week, some of our activities include: Holding a social with Virginia State FFA Officers, Dress-up Days for Students & Staff, serving refreshments to faculty and staff, record radio public service announcements recorded by officers that will be broadcasted on various radio stations, speaking at the Strasburg Town Council meeting and having the FFA Week Proclamation signed, hold a social for FFA members, giving faculty and staff gifts each day in their mailboxes, play FFA and Agriculture Trivia games throughout the week, among other things for our members.
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In three short years, Agriculture Education & FFA has become a staple program within our Warren County community! The outstanding young leaders who engage in our program share a devotion to agricultural advocacy, leadership and community service, and partnering this with a strong passion for teamwork and setting goals for growth, we are beyond blessed to share with readers some highlights of this year for our chapters! Both Skyline Middle School and Warren County Middle School have experienced tremendous growth in our organizations, much thanks to the phenomenal kids who represent our group! This year, we have traveled to the State Fair of Virginia, visited with our State FFA Officers, and engaged in several exciting chapter activities! We are excited to continue to celebrate a great year as we plan for our Leadership & Career Development Events, conferences, and service activities to come! Our chapter invites you to keep up with our adventures by following our county Facebook page (FFA of Warren County) and help us celebrate the achievements of the blue and gold as we continue to grow our roots in Warren County!
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This year Skyline FFA has participated Skyline FFA Officer Team in area leadership workshops, state President: Chloe Phillips convention, chapter dinners, attending Vice President: Ashley Foster school sporting events as a chapter, Secretary: Kaley Mahoney state fair, fundraisers and community Treasurer: Corinna Laycock service activities. Our biggest accomplishments for this year has been havReporter: Karlee Priest ing our very first State Degree and Sentinel: Caleb Shingleton attending National Convention for the Historian: Laney Phillips first time. This year's FFA Week celebrations will include: school wide spirit days, morning ag facts over the announcements, giving treats to the faculty, a "Kiss-a-Goat" Contest, Chapter Dinner and attending a county wide FFA bowling night. We also look forward to celebrating Ag Literacy Week with our local elementary schools and attending the 2020 Virginia State FFA Convention. Members plan on participating in Creed Speaking, Livestock Evaluation & Stockmens, Florticulture and Veterinary Science.We’re excited to see where this year takes us!
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This year Warren County FFA has participated in area leadership workshops, state convention, FFA 10 Gallon Challenge, chapter dinners,attending school sporting events as a chapter, fundraisers and community service activities. This year's FFA Week celebrations will include: Ag Olympics, school wide spirit days, morning ag Warren County facts over the announcements, givFFA Officer Team ing treats to the faculty, a "Kiss-aPresident: Madison Mosser Goat" Contest, Chapter Dinner and attending a county wide FFA bowling Vice President: Nyla Padgett night. We also look forward to celeSecretary: Lucas Weber brating Ag Literacy Week with our Treasurer: Grace Morningstar local elementary schools and attendReporter: Halie Conroy ing the 2020 Virginia State FFA Sentinel: Jazmine White Convention. Members plan on parHistorian: Myranda Barek ticipating in Poultry Judging, Extemporaneous Public Speaking, Horse Evaluation & Hippology, Florticulture and Veterinary Science. We’re excited to see where this year takes us!
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My Roots in Ag and FFA SJ FFA Officers Izzy Dellinger: Ever since I was little, I went to my grandfather’s farm and helped my aunt with her show animals. I love being around animals. My mom and my aunt were Presidents of SJ FFA, and since hearing their stories, I am inspired to become President too.
SJ FFA Officers 2019-20 President: Mindi Freed Vice-President: Faith Dellinger Secretaries: Izzy Dellinger, Sarah Eaton Treasurers: James Zirkle, Nick Foltz Reporters: Rhonnie Miller, Madison Tusing Sentinels: Garrett Custer, James Beckenstrater Historian: Jaycey Shelton
Daniel Walker: I have been interested in agriculture all my life run for an office, just as they did. from hearing stories about my family farm in West Virginia. We Jacey Shelton: My uncle and his family are dairy farmers. I have have owned it since the 1840s. worked dairy my entire life along Nick Foltz: My grandfather, Terry with working beef cattle. Foltz, is one of the major farmers in Shenandoah County. My broth- Rhonnie Miller: My roots run er, Kyle, was in agriculture class- deep in agriculture. I come from es, and he participated in meats five generations of livestock farmers and dealers on my dad’s side and poultry judging. I wanted to join FFA for the opportunities and and eight generations on my mom’s side. I plan to keep the family experiences. Mr. Jarrett tradition of agriculture in my famiand Ms. Showman have been great influences on me and many ly alive. in this chapter.
Courtney Ritchie: My father, Bruce Ritchie, was in agriculture Garrett Custer: My dad, Buck Custer, was SJ FFA President in all throughout high school until he graduated in 1990. He then pur1988-89. After high school he sued his degree in Natural started building fence and raising poultry on our farm. We have cat- Resources. I have taken agriculture every year since 6th grade. I tle and two broiler houses. joined FFA my 9th grade year. I Sarah Eaton: Agriscience and have participated at the State FFA have run in my family for Fair in the Junior Dairymans and three generations. My grandfaForestry Field Day Contests. ther, Franklin Eaton, was a Mindi Freed: I am President of President of the New Market SJ FFA. For my Supervised High School FFA chapter. My Agricultural Experience project I dad, Brent Eaton, and my brothhave interned at Steve Baker’s er, James Eaton were both Vice Presidents. They participated in a Pork operation in Conicville. In variety of contests including par- this position, I have learned how to break down and package a liamentary procedure, poultry variety of pork products. judging, dairy judging, and forestry judging. I plan to partici- Faith Dellinger: My dad, Wesley pate in many more contests and Dellinger, was an active member
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in the Central HS FFA chapter and held many officer positions and competed in multiple contests. He encouraged me to do the same, and I’m glad I followed his footsteps. My father now operates a beef and crop farm because of his ties with agriculture at such a young age. My Future: SJ FFA Officers Faith Dellinger: I’m currently a senior in high school, and I plan to run for State FFA Office in June. I want to attend Kansas State University or Virginia Tech to study agribusiness, with hopes of becoming an agriculture lawyer or agriculture lobbyist. I
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would also like to come back home at some time to help with the family farm. Mindi Freed: This fall I will attend Virginia Tech to major in Dairy Science and Food Science and Technology. I plan to work with USDA to perform meat and poultry inspections. I will also work with the Dairy Alliance to spread agriculture literacy across Virginia. Courtney Ritchie: I will graduate from Stonewall Jackson High School next year. I plan to go to Virginia Tech and pursue a degree in Veterinary Science. Rhonnie Miller: I hope to attend Kansas State University to study
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animal science. I then plan to follow in my family’s footsteps of being a large-scale cattle producer, and I would also like to produce show quality calves to sell to future showmen just like myself.
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efforts on preserving and conserving it for the future.
Garrett Custer: I plan to go to Virginia Military Institute and then into the military. I will start out as an officer in the army. Once I leave the military, I plan to get a Jacey Shelton: I would like to go good job and live on a farm. to Virginia Tech to study vet science. I would also like to own my Nick Foltz: I do not know what the future holds for me, FFA or own veterinary business. not. I am currently on the track to Sarah Eaton: The future is always a question for me, in and getting a trade certification and out of school. My experiences in putting skills I learned from FFA into the workplace. Massanutten Regional Governor’s School and in the Daniel Walker: My plan after Environmental and Natural high school is to attend Virginia Resources FFA contest have led Military Institute. After college I me to heavily consider a career plan on making a career out of in the environmental field. I plan the Army. to continue my high school FFA journey and continue my educa- Izzy Dellinger: I would like to go tion in college. The environment to college for Criminology. I just is the most important issue of my want to help keep the world safe time, so I want to focus my and to help people.
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Nine FFA members from Strasburg High School traveled to Indianapolis for the 92nd National FFA Convention on October 29 – November 2, 2019. While in Indianapolis, members attended multiple business sessions, competed in Career Development Events, and visited the National FFA Expo and FFA Shopping Mall. Here are some highlights from our trip!
2019-2020 Officers Team President: Aidan Keller Vice Presidents: Abigail Davis & Anna Rankin Secretary: Hannah Conley Treasurer: Cameron Froemel Reporters: Joel Gessner & Shalyn Keeler Sentinel: Grace Reynolds Student Advisor: Amber Gessner Historian: Raven Himelright
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tions field and evaluates how well they can apply classroom knowl• Team Members: Madison edge to real-life situations. Estep, Cameron Froemel, Amber Participants attend a simulated Gessner, Aidan Keller news conference and use the information gathered to complete • CDE Overview: The National FFA Agricultural Communications individual practicums in writing, electronic media and design. CDE is a competitive event that Prior to the event, students comtests students' skills in all areas pile media plans related to innoof the agricultural communica-
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• Overview: The National Chapter Award Program is designed to recognize FFA chapMarketing Plan CDE ters that actively implement the • Team Members: Allyson Neal, mission and strategies of the Anna Rankin, Shelby Smith organization. These chapters • CDE Overview: The National improve chapter operations using FFA Marketing Plan CDE helps the National Quality Chapter students practice and sharpen Standards (NQCS) and a skills in marketing through the Program of Activities (POA) that development and presentation of emphasize growing leaders, a marketing plan. The plan may building communities and focus on the introduction of a strengthening agriculture. new agricultural product, supply Chapters are rewarded for proor service or on improving marketing of an existing product, viding educational experiences supply, or service. Strasburg FFA for the entire membership. created an improved marketing • Results: Strasburg FFA plan for Woodbine Farm Market. received a 3-star rating, which is Each team competed against the highest rating a chapter can teams in their state for the privilege of participating in the nation- receive. We were recognized on al event. stage during Session 2, and attended the National Chapter • Results: The team received a silver rating overall. Awards Dinner.
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