Appomattox FFA excels at state convention
State Champion Senior Agricultural Mechanics team, from left: Conner Swanberg, Carter Swanberg, Thomas Wilson and Andrew Gallier. Image: Ed McCann/Contributed

The Appomattox Senior and Appomattox Middle FFA chapters traveled to the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, to participate in multiple statewide Career Development Events (CDEs) June 27-30. CDEs assess the knowledge and skills of FFA members on various agricultural topics.

Participating in these events allows FFA members to develop industry driven career skills. Middle school chapter members participated in the Junior Agricultural Mechanics CDE, Middle School Mechanics CDE, Junior Prepared Public Speaking, and the Food and Fiber contest. High school chapter members participated in the Agricultural Technology & Mechanical Systems, Agronomy, Avian Bowl, and Livestock Evaluation CDEs. The members of each team spent several weeks of their summer vacation studying and preparing for these events.

Both AMS and ACHS FFA were recognized with the “100% Membership Award” for ensuring that every agriculture student is also an FFA member.

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