Urbana FFA members honored
Janie Wallace, retiring President and State Degree recipient
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This year, the Ohio Future Farmers of America (FFA) state convention was held virtually due to pandemic restrictions. The Urbana FFA members attended the 93rd Ohio State FFA Convention on April 29 and 30. During school hours, students had the opportunity to come down to the Ag classroom to the watch party for the ceremony. Snacks and refreshments were provided for students who came.
While attending the virtual convention, the Urbana FFA students watched conferring of the State FFA degree, CDE recognition, charitable giving recognition and proficiency awards. Justin Preece received a 1st place proficiency award for Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance. He is graduating in June from Hobart Institute of Welding and has a full time position at Farmer’s Equipment. Urbana FFA members were once again recognized when Treasurer: Faith
Urbana FFA places 2nd in Ag Communications
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The Urbana FFA submitted their final video presentation for the state Agricultural Communications competition on Feb. 19. Participants in this event work as a team of communication consultants to develop a written media plan and distribute the plan to a panel of judges by submitting a video of the team presenting. Participants must communicate effectively while advocating to consumers about agriculture. This year students were challenged to tell the story of agriculture by highlighting an FFA Advisor and how they are impacting the lives of their students and the community in which they live. This can be a made-up FFA Advisor or a real one, but use the media plan to get the word out on how FFA makes an impact in the lives of FFA members and communities.
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Urbana FFA competes in Buckeye Meats Invitational
By Hailey Combs
The Urbana FFA Chapter competed in the Virtual Buckeye Meats Invitational on Feb. 17. During this team event, students evaluate beef carcasses for quality and yield grade, identify various meat cuts and place carcasses, and identify wholesale and/or retail cuts. This event is most ideal for students interested in exploring or pursuing a career in the meat animal industry. Students must use critical-thinking, as well as analytical and communication skills in this event.
Urbana placed 9th in this invitational conference with Faith Denkewalter placing 27th individual, Ashley Gemienhardt 39th individual, Riley Wallace 44th individual, and Aerianna Hernandez placing 54th individual.