FFA
The Paola FFA Chapter competed in the National Farm Business Management Contest during the week of October 23 through October 27 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team will consisted of Samantha Crouch, Morgan Gilliand, Kaylee Hill and Jessica Schasteen. The team placed 16th out of 48 teams.
The Paola FFA Chapter also sent Sam Wagner to compete in the Extemporaneous Speaking Contest. She qualified for semifinals and ended in the silver division, while placing in the top 16 of the nation.
What do the letters "FFA" stand for?
The letters "FFA" stand for Future Farmers of America; however, in 1988 the official name of the organization was changed from "Future Farmers of America" to "The National FFA Organization" to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture.
"Future Farmers of America" was founded by a group of young farmers back in 1928. Their mission was to prepare future generations for the challenges of feeding a growing population. They taught us that agriculture is more than planting and harvesting-- it's a science, it's a business and it's an art.
FFA continues to help the next generation rise up to meet those challenges by helping its members to develop their own unique talents and explore their interests in a broad range of career pathways.
So today, we are still the Future Farmers of America. But, we are the Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America, too.
The National FFA Organization (formerly Future Farmers of America) envisions a future in which all agricultural education students will discover their passion in life and build on that insight to chart the course for their educations, career and personal future.
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.
Agricultural Education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.
Sponsors: Mr. John Menefee (john_menefee@usd368.org) and Mr. Brett Brownback (brett_brownback@usd368.org)
