NorthWood FFA expanding its horizons

NorthWood High School FFA is under new leadership this school year following the departure of longtime advisor Amy Beer.

While the students were sad to see Beer go, they continue

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“Our former advisor, Mrs. Beer, was great, but one person can only do so much,” said chapter President Brenden Blosser. “It’s nice to have two. Their backgrounds spread across nearly every facet of agriculture. We’re able to get a lot of knowledge from them, which opens up the opportunity to compete in more contests.”

“They’ve also pushed us out of our comfort zones to allow us to grow our skills,” added Molly Martz, the chapter’s reporter. “I’ve done stuff I never thought I’d do. They’ve inspired

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