"Making the most of it" is how many area FFA chapters describe their year given the current situation.
Last week was FFA Week and many local chapters joined Regional Radio News NFB Farm Broadcaster Jared White on his expanded noon farm show last week. Cole Young, Clinton FFA President, indicates due to COVID the majority of FFA events have been held virtually. He says the content is good but lacks personal interaction.
Max Berry, a junior at Maroa-Forsyth, notes during a "normal year" the Maroa-Forsyth FFA chapter would have done service projects during FFA week, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, and have chapter retreats.
The Tri-Valley FFA chapter annually hosts Ag Day for elementary students with activities including a petting zoo and tours of the greenhouse. Morgan Mouser, Tr-Valley FFA Reporter and Section 9 Sentinel, indicates Ag Day this year will consist of videos and a take-home activity.
Along with being president of the Blue Ridge chapter, Jaton Shaffer is the Section 16 President. He said Section 16 this year held a virtual game night with several chapters attending as well as a virtual Leadership Training School.
Riley Childers, Monticello FFA President, credits her personal growth throughout her high school career to her involvement in FFA. She says attending National Convention has been her favorite part of FFA.
For the past 73 years, FFA chapters across the country have held weeklong activities to bring highlight the organization and its many chapters.
