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Yahoo
27-02-2025
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Grain Support: FFA students rally around farmers at downtown Cargill facility
Tuesday morning, the students from Daviess County High School's FFA leadership team were handing out bags of snacks to farmers delivering truckloads of grain to the former Owensboro Grain facility downtown. The event, which is part of the FFA chapter's celebration of National FFA Week, was a chance to recognize farmers for their contributions to the country. 'It's just to give back to the farmers, because a lot of people don't realize what they do,' FFA member Jonathan Berry said. '(People) think if they need food, they'll go to the store. They don't know where it comes from.' Tuesday morning's event is one of several activities the DCHS FFA group has planned for the week. Craig Howard, one of the school's FFA advisors, said the the students came up with Tuesday's event. 'They are really good kids,' Howard said. 'They always step up to the plate and do what needs to be done.' The farming community has been good to the school's FFA chapter, Howard said. 'A lot of times, when we need something, we make a couple of calls and the farmers make it happen,' Howard said. 'They believe that strongly in FFA.' The students handed out the bags to farmers as they arrived with the loads at the facility's scales. The company is owned by Cargill. Avery Wimsatt, the school's FFA president, said the the group put together about 150 bags, which contained snacks, a bottle of water and a note 'to extend our thanks for all the work the farmers put in each day.' The FFA group contains both students who came from farm backgrounds, and other students who are interested in learning about agriculture. 'The whole school can get involved in FFA activities,' Wimsatt said. The school has 150 FFA members, and a total of 432 taking classes in agriculture. Howard said students in agriculture courses learn how their studies in other subjects will be applicable when they are working in farming or agribusiness. 'We're teaching them animal science, horticulture, greenhouse' and other subjects that draw on student understanding of math, science and writing, Howard said. Ag classes 'puts that reason behind why (they) are learning the math, the science,' Howard said. Later, Howard said, 'Our curriculum ties that all together, and also shows the kids what's out there for potential careers in the future.' The group wanted to thank farmers Tuesday, and also wants to help educate the public about the importance of agriculture, Howard said. 'There are a lot of people out there that don't understand what goes into farming,' Howard said. 'They don't see all the work that goes into every day to make an honest living.'
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Community Spotlight: 21st Annual GCMS FFA Scholarship Auction
GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sarah Higgins and Alex Barnard of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley FFA Chapter joined WCIA's Amanda Brennan to talk about an upcoming auction. Community Spotlight: National FFA Week wraps up in Central IL The 21st Annual FFA Scholarship Auction will be held on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the gym in GCMS High School. The freewill donation lunch is at 11 a.m., the silent auction is at noon and the live auction will take place at 1 p.m. The auction raises money so that the FFA Chapter can take its members to events via scholarships and not have them pay to attend. One of the items available at the auction is a basket from Day Drainage that includes a blanket, book, journal and pens. This year's chapter includes 131 members, who will all be at the event lending a helping hand. Any questions regarding the event are asked to be directed to the chapter's Facebook page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
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Community Spotlight: National FFA Week wraps up in Central IL
OAKLAND, Ill. (WCIA) — National FFA Week is coming to a close, but the statewide and local chapters still have a few events scheduled. From the Farm: U of I student, National FFA President talks past in agriculture Eian Knoebel, a member of the Oakland FFA chapter, came on The Morning Show along with his dog Matilda to recap the week, say what is still to come and highlight what the FFA does for both the community and for recruiting new members. People can find more information about Illinois FFA on its Facebook page and individual chapters' pages. The Facebook page for the Oakland chapter can be found by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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From the Farm: U of I student, National FFA President talks past in agriculture
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It's National FFA Week and this year's edition is being held under the leadership of national President Thaddeus Bergschneider, a Central Illinois native and University of Illinois student. Community Spotlight: National FFA Week continues in Central IL The WCIA audience met Bergschneider in the fall after he was elected. He spoke about what his next 12 months would look like as FFA President, but Stu Ellis also asked him a question about his upbringing: how did he get to where he is today? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
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Community Spotlight: National FFA Week continues in Central IL
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — It's National FFA Week and Illinois' chapters are celebrating with a series of local events. Community Spotlight: National FFA Week kicks off at Neoga High School FFA Members Abigail Niemeyer and Carter Ballinger came on The Morning Show to talk about what their chapter is doing this week, their past experiences with FFA and the social role the organization plays. People can find more information about Illinois FFA on its Facebook page and individual chapters' pages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
