Coles directed $2,500 to the Edon FFA chapter through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. Pictured (left to right): Farmer Randy Coles, Edon FFA President Emma Howard and Edon FFA Vice President Maddison Gearig.After the members read the book, there was a STEM experiment. The members read the book “Pumpkin Cat” by Anne Mortimer which showed the kids how pumpkins are planted and how to take care of them while they grow. JEROMESVILLE, Ohio - The Hillsdale FFA chapter visited the district’s elementary school Oct. Pictured (back, left to right): Rosalynne Weekley, Emily McGovern, Hudson Heller and Madison Taylor (front, left to right): Braxton Dove, Jacey Sermulis, Lillyan Amend, Jillian Hazen, Morgan Schwan and Lacey Fickes. Hillsdale FFA members read a book, Pumpkin Cat by Anne Mortimer, which showed elementary students how pumpkins are planted and how to take care of them while they grow.In addition, last year’s slideshow was presented to the guest during the dinner to give an idea about the forthcoming events and recap last year’s accomplishments. The cookout was held in the gym where over 110 people enjoyed an evening of food, conversation and an informational meeting prepared by the chapter officers’ parents to participate in while the students played a game of kickball.Īfter dinner, announcements were made including the Summer Members of the Month, winners of the Largest Harvest competition and new junior officers were installed.įollowing dinner, everyone split into groups where chapter officers took the opportunity to inform parents about this year’s events and activities available to the members as well as reviewed the FFA and classroom expectations and requirements. 25, the Black River FFA chapter held another record-breaking year as members and guests gathered for the annual FFA Fall Hog Roast. Each student brought in canned goods and other non-perishable items that will be donated to HOPE Emergency. Prizes were given to the top three best shelters based on their design, structural integrity and decoration. The members made shelters out of cardboard and spent the night at the school on the track area. There were 14 FFA members that participated.

8, the Fayetteville FFA chapter hosted their annual Cardboard City to raise awareness for homelessness. They also brought sensory bins, informational boards about the life cycles of pumpkins and corn, and some arts and crafts related to agriculture for the students to enjoy. The animals included were two ponies, a chicken, two rabbits, and two goats.

They brought along animals for a petting zoo. 5, some Fayetteville FFA officers and members went to the Cincinnati Center for Autism to hold an Agriculture Day with the students and staff.