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ELK CREEK FFA
Junior Ag Olympics
Submitted by Rebecca Ross
FIREBAUGH FFA
Chance of a Lifetime
Rocio Berber, Katya Martinez, and Mitzi Olivas had the chance
of a lifetime February 20-23, 2018. They applied and were
accepted to the Sacramento Leadership Experience. The best
and brightest from California FFA converged on the California
State Capitol for a four day experience that left them knowing
more about government than a classroom alone could ever
teach. They debated on the House and Senate floors of the
California Legislature and served as Assembly Members and
Senators from the Golden State during this conference. They
gained public speaking, critical thinking, research, and even
debate skills. The four days were quick and challenging, but
completely worth the opportunity the students shared. They
hated to leave but know they’re more prepared for life through
this amazing conference.
As our world depends on agriculture and those who are involved in it,
the Elk Creek FFA believes that involving the next generation of future
farmers in agriculture through fun games is important. During National
FFA Week, with fun farm themed activities, the Elk Creek FFA tied in
agriculture with the ongoing winter Olympics to form an all around fun
experience for the students of the Elk Creek Elementary School. Games
like “Cows out of the Barn” musical chairs, “Broomstick Pony” obstacle
races, and “Herd the Pigs and Sheep” balloon games provided a fun-
filled, agricultural related afternoon in the bi-annual Jr. Ag Olympics.
Elk Creek FFA officers and members, in a six station rotation, led small
groups of students in the various activities while talking to students about
the FFA. We hope that the future generation of FFA members enjoyed this
experience and will pass it on.
INDIO FFA
Riverside County Fair
Submitted by Jonathan Rodriguez
The Indio FFA Chapter has dedicated the past couple of months to their livestock project as they are getting
ready for fair season in the month of February. They have worked countless hours each week for this moment
in time, and can’t wait to see the accomplishments they will gain throughout their experience with this
project. These members have poured their soul and passion toward their animals, as they will be showing
and auctioning their animals during the last two weeks of February at the Riverside County Fair and National
Date Festival here at Indio, California. The profit they will make from this project will show that all their hard
work and dedication was put into use, with the hope to further develop their skills within the livestock industry
in the years to come through the FFA Program.
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