Every morning, millions of Illinois students wake up and prepare to go to school. Approximately, 25,700 of these students are enrolled in more than 310 quality agricultural education programs preparing them for future careers in the agriculture, food, fiber, fuel and natural resource industry. A majority of these students, 17,520 of them have also chosen to be a part of FFA, Illinois’ largest Career and Technical Student Organization.
We are writing to ask for your support of the Illinois FFA and agricultural education through the 2014-2015 Illinois Foundation FFA Collection Drive. Our collection drive goal is $470,000. Our local chapter goal towards the state goal is $1,750. The FFA mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. I hope you will help us achieve our mission of positively impacting students through your gift. The Blue Ridge FFA Chapter is partnering with the Illinois Foundation FFA, business owners like yourself, caring individuals, sponsoring committee volunteers, and agriculture teachers to conduct a statewide collection drive to support the leadership, career development and recognition programs of FFA at the chapter, section, district and state levels. Can we count on your support for students by providing a tax deductible contribution this year? Blue Ridge FFA really reaped the benefits of these donations as we had several members receive plaques and awards on behalf of the Illinois FFA Foundation as well as attend many conferences and conventions! Thank you for your investment in the future by supporting the FFA programs that prepare tomorrow’s agricultural leaders, food producers, food processors and natural resources stewards. Contributions may be made payable to the Illinois Foundation FFA and sent to: Ms. Kirsten Blackford, 411 N John Street, Farmer City, IL 61842 no later than December 31, 2014 or by making an online donation at http://www.illinoisffafoundation.org/Donate/. With Sincere Appreciation, Blue Ridge FFA Officer Team: Gabby, Taylor, Victoria, Noah, Katrina, Chase and Ms. Blackford
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The Blue Ridge FFA chapter from Farmer City competed at the Section 16 Agronomy Career Development Event (CDE) at Parkland College on November 13, 2014. The team placed 7th overall. Victoria Medernach was the only FFA member that competed. She placed 5th High Individual in the contest.
Activities included demonstration of skills and problem solving in Agronomy, including crop, weed, insect and seed identification; soil judging and evaluation; and grain grading. A written examination was also included. Moultrie-Douglas Soil Competition-- Seven students competed at the Soil's CDE. Individuals include: Hannah Brimberry, Tony Cheek, Vanessa Mattingly, Victoria Medernach, Sydney Paris, Noah Weitekamp and Chase Zimmerman. Participants had to look and go into a soil pit to determine soil texture, color, and structure. From this information, they evaluated what they soil would be used for. Also at this contest, they were able to survey the land to determine elevation.
Section 16 Food Science: Four students competed at the Food Science CDE. Individuals include: Michael McCarter, Victoria Medernach, Noah Weitekamp, and Chase Zimmerman. The team placed 6th overall and Michael was 7th overall. FFA members had to complete several exercises over sensory evaluation, food safety, and food handling procedures.
Hello! I’d like to welcome you to our FFA Website! Whether you’re a member, a parent, or an Alumnus, I’d love to hear back from you. If you have questions about an event or if you would like to hear more about a certain topic, just let me know. My email address is [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from back from you!
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October 2016
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