Behind the Scenes: A Look into FFA

Doesn’t matter if you're in DECA, FCCLA, or COSA; all programs are working hard and doing their best. FFA is the veterinary science club in Room 505. Currently, FFA is preparing for upcoming competitions. 

An average meeting typically goes like this: they start with Parliamentary procedure, when officers state their jobs and tasks. Then they review events, such as past competitions, and the monthly calendar. 

“The meetings normally alternate between an activity or studying, and studying is broken up into individual competition groups and studying as a group.” FFA President Aurora Lee stated.

“They have to put in a lot of work to really try and get those competitions,” FFA member Ava Ellwanger said. 

They prepare for competitions by studying, and students review information used in past competitions.

"I do Quizlets. I’m a very hands-on and visual learner, so pictures and physical objects tend to help me.” Aurora stated. 

The FFA organization also provides rulebooks and handbooks that students use, and the Vet Science program’s curriculum is heavily based on the competitions held. Students also get opportunities to travel as members of FFA. Mr. Amey, the FFA advisor, typically travels and helps students. 

“Our trips are always good. We take kids who truly want to compete, so we don’t generally have too many issues.” Mr. Amey remarked.

There are many competitions, including milk evaluation, floriculture, poultry, and more. But the most popular competition among students right now is vet science. 

“Vet science is where you do a practicum, and there are different types of practicums," Ava noted. "There are restraints on animals for different purposes, like jugular and others, in which you need to administer medicine and stuff like that.” 

Coming up soon is the FFA state competition. This includes categories like floral, vet science, horse evaluation, Department of Natural Resources, poultry, nursery, and landscape. This competition runs from March 21 to 22. 

Currently, FFA members are working hard to learn and compete. As students continue to learn subjects that can help them in their future careers, they’re also developing leadership skills by collaborating with peers. FFA is a club that involves community and hard work.