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Upcoming FFA Activities:
(Full FFA Calendar Available in Ag Room)

GET INVOLVED! JOIN FFA!

Sectional Leadership Workshop @ Tomah -Sept. 18th
Football Concessions -October 4th & 18th
MS Leadership Workshop @ UW-River Falls -Oct. 5th
FFA Pumpkin Carving Contest– Mid October
MS FFA Quiz Bowl– -Teams will for in October, Contest in Feb.
MS Leadership Workshop @ HIS -Nov. 4th– 4pm-7pm
FFA @ Action City!- During FFA Week in Feb!
FFA Member/Parent Banquet @ Awards Night -April 12th @ 7pm
Progressive Ag Safety Camp @ Pietrick Park -May 3rd
State FFA Convention @ Madison MS members submit Agriscience Research Projects -June 9th-12th
Trempealeau Co. Fair & Buffalo County Fair -Exhibit animals, crops, projects with FFA!

For more information about Indee FFA, check out our website- www.IndeeAg.Weebly.com or contact FFA Advisor Jason Hovell
(715) 985-3172 ext. 127 Hovellj@indps.k12.wi.us

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Tel: 555 555 5555

WHAT IS FFA?

FFA: At the National Level: The National FFA Organization is the largest student-run organization in the country and prepares students with an interest in agriculture, science, business, and technology. Formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, today the FFA is a widespread and diverse organization serving a half a million students annually. While the FFA certainly still serves students with an interest in farming, it is also provides opportunities in medicine, research, technology, the environment, business, communications, and leadership. FFA members are on the forefront of advances in science, have opportunities to grow through leadership, and can become proficient in public speaking and career-related skills through activities available throughout the year in FFA.
FFA- At The State Level: The Wisconsin Association of FFA is comprised of over 19,180 members and 255 chapters. Local FFA chapters are governed by the local FFA chapter advisor and chapter officers. The Wisconsin Association of FFA is divided into 10 sections. A state officer represents each section. Within each section are three districts. These districts are used for inter-school competitions.

FFA- At The Local Level: Independence FFA is our school's largest organization, with nearly one-hundred students as members, grades 7-12. Independence FFA members participate in a wide range of activities ranging from the traditional county fair to more contemporary activities such as agriscience research and bioenergy production. Independence FFA members have the opportunities to travel, make money, and meet new people through annual activities, conferences, and conventions. A wide variety of scholarships are available to FFA members and the local, state, and national levels and numerous awards and grants can be received by active FFA members..
Who Joins FFA? The membership of the Independence FFA is as diverse as the student body at Independence Public School. Our membership ranges from middle school to all grades in high school to college students. Some members are from a farm but the majority are not directly connected to production agriculture. Many are college bound and gain valuable real-world experience (and valuable additions to their scholarship and university applications) through participation in the FFA.
How Do I Join FFA? FFA Meetings are held at least once a month to inform members of upcoming activities and/or deadlines. It is up to each individual member to decide on which of the 300+ opportunities they want to take advantage of. Whether a student participates in two activities or twenty activities, that is their choice… but with most things in life, “the more you put into it, the more you get out of it.”
There are chapter dues to join FFA, which is $23/year ($25 after Oct. 1st), which includes a chapter T-Shirt. The majority of the dues money goes to the State Association & National FFA, to cover programming and conference fees. Simply pick up a FFA Enrollment Form from Mr. Hovell in the Ag Room, #319 along with your dues payment, and you are a member!