As part of National FFA Week, some members of the Caldwell County Future Farmers of America say the organization is not all about agriculture and shared their favorite things about being in FFA.
On Tuesday, Junior Rachel McClung, vice-president of the local chapter, tells WPKY that FFA is not only for kids who grew up around agriculture as well as what the biggest misconception is about the organization.
click to download audioAg teacher at Caldwell County Public Schools, Magen Wood says it’s amazing that the FFA chapter has kids that live in town and the diversity of the students brings something different to the organization and competitions.
Freshman Abbey Gill, junior president of the FFA chapter, says her favorite part of FFA is the speech contests.
click to download audioFreshman Daniel Laurent, junior vice-president of the local FFA Chapter, says his favorite thing about FFA is there are a variety of other activities and it’s not just about agriculture.
click to download audioWoods also talked about the plans FFA students have the rest of the week which includes dress-up days and more.
click to download audioEach year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week and share what the organization is and the impact it has on members every day.
