RHS FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
Rye Future Farmers of America (FFA) members left an impact when they attended the District Career Development Event at Lamar Community College last week. Members attending represented a wide range of agriculture education as they were entered in Ag Sales, Meat Science, Vet Science, and Floriculture.
The Meat Science team took first, overall, with Lacie Laca receiving the high individual award. Kenzie Nielson received the second-highest individual award, and Ady Mittlestadt received third high individual on the Ag Sales team, leading that team to take first, overall. The Vet Science team received fourth place, overall, with Karelyn Huskins receiving second highest individual.. The Floriculture team was represented by two members that both did a great job on their floral designs.
Lamar Community College welcomed over 700 high school students to the campus for the Future Farmers of America Career Development Day. The FFA members from 42 schools throughout Colorado and Oklahoma that attended filled the day competing in their favorite events.
The goal of the Agricultural Education Career Development Event is to enable FFA members, grades 9-12, to explore the career field of agricultural education. Members compete to display knowledge and skills related to agriculture, ranging from floriculture to shop safety. Career Development Events are competitive events that mirror real-world career skills. They offer FFA members the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, creative and critical thinking, and leadership skills. Winners for each Career Development Event are announced at the annual National and State Conventions.
The skilled competitors will be advancing to compete at the state contest in May.