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Gino Farinelli • Escalon FFA
While a member of the Escalon FFA chapter, Mr. Farinelli was involved as a chapter officer, he
received his State Farmer degree, was awarded as State Champion on his Dairy Products team
as well as steer and sheep champion at the California State Fair. During high school Mr. Farinelli
also took advantage of his opportunities by attending the State FFA Conference and National FFA
Convention.
Along with being active in different FFA activities in high school, Mr. Farinelli was also highly
involved in various projects that kept him busy, including showing not only steers but also lambs
and pigs. He also spent his time tending to his almond orchards and grape vineyards.
Present
As if all his FFA activities weren’t enough to keep Mr. Farinelli busy as a high school student, he
also played sports such as football, basketball, and track. He was named MVP for football and
league winner for shot put in track.
Mr. Farinelli’s high involvement and participation in leadership development, parliamentary procedure, and public speaking helped him throughout
college and his future career. After thirty-two years of running FFA at Escalon High School, he is now a happily retired ag teacher. Today, he remains
involved with the program and students by serving as a livestock judge. Mr. Farinelli was also recently selected to be in the Ag Teacher Hall of Fame! •
Made for Excellence and
Advanced Leadership Academy
Hosted by your 2013-2014 State Officers
MFE Highlights
As a participant, you will…
…define leadership and identify how to be a leader in your home and community
…investigate personal strengths and interests
…identify specific opportunities for involvement in FFA and continued leadership
growth
…get to network with other FFA members from around California
…have a great time while expanding your leadership development!
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to meet new people and
grow as a leader while having a great time! Ask your ag teacher more
about it and mark your calendar for the conference nearest you!
January
10-11....... MFE/ALA...................... Sacramento
17-18....... MFE/ALA...........................Redding
24-25....... MFE/ALA......................... Monterey
31-Feb 1... MFE/ALA........................... Ontario
February
7-8........... MFE/ALA.......................... Modesto
14-15....... MFE/ALA............................. Visalia
20........... Superior Region FFA Meeting and .....
............... State Degree Ceremony...........Chico
ALA Highlights
As a participant, you will…
…be exposed to the role industry leaders and organizations play in promoting
agriculture
…create an understanding of issues that affect the agriculture industry
…develop and present an oral argument on one of the identified issues
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