FFA chapters compete in public speaking CDE PIQUA, Ohio — The first Miami County FFA Public Speaking Career Development Event was Feb. 10, hosted by Upper Valley Career Center in Piqua. Miami County FFA chapters include Covington, Miami East-MVCTC, Milton Union-MVCTC, Newton and Upper Valley Career Center. FFA members competing in the Creed Speaking Contest memorized and recited the FFA Creed and answered questions on their interpretation of it. This contest is open to first year freshman members only. Placing first was Abby Hissong from Milton Union-MVCTC. Second was Emily Thimmes from Miami East-MVCTC. Competitors in the Advanced Creed Speaking Contest recited the Creed and answered questions. This contest is open to all first year members of the FFA who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors. First place went to Windsor Rapp from Newton. Second place went to Jacy Stewart from Newton. In the Advanced Prepared Speaking Contest members research and write a prepared speech on a current agriculture topic. They present the 6- to 8-minute speech and answer questions. Placing first was Jese Shell from Covington. Food for All grants helping FFA chapters ease hunger
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The National FFA Organization has awarded nearly $330,000 in grants to start new service-learning projects or sustain existing programs FFA members have created to fight hunger locally. This year, a total of 138 FFA chapters have received up to $2,500 FFA: Food for All grants to develop and implement hunger solutions in their schools or communities. The grants are made possible by support from CF Industries, Elanco, Mainsource, Tractor Supply Co. and Tyson as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. All initiatives rely on FFA members and chapters for implementation. In addition to providing food solutions, students also volunteer to help teach fellow students, grade-school students, residents and community groups how to care for, grow, prepare and preserve food. Last year, 8,978 FFA members partnered with 7,010 non-FFA youth to volunteer a combined 129,961 hours in their communities to fight hunger. More than 185,000 pounds of fresh produce, meat and eggs were donated. To learn more, visit FFA.org/FoodForAll |
