Bakersfield
-North FFA
Bringing
Back
Traditions
Submitted by Natalie Ryan
The North High Bakersfield
chapter is attempting to
bring back history with an
Ag Communications class project. It was tradition to hang a framed photo of each
American Degree recipient in the agriculture department. Unfortunately, during the
remodeling of classrooms the framed pictures of all past members who had earned their
American degrees were lost. The class is teaming up to search and contact all fifty-four
alumni members ranging as far back as 1993. As a class we hope to not only honor
our alumni, but also set an example of what can be achieved by our current members.
MenifeeHeritage FFA
Vegetables For
Everyone!
Submitted by Kelsi Cisney
Sutter FFA
Improving!
Submitted by Jake Wheeler
It has been a long road and we (Sutter
FFA) are very excited that we have
a new and improved livestock barn
and show ring! Renovations began in
October 2015 and are now complete
and full of animals! FFA students along
with the three FFA advisors all had a
hand in redesigning, building, and
painting the renovated barn and the new fence. Work that was done includes new
concrete, panels, paint, and all the electrical being brought up to date and a brand
new show ring! All of the updates were made possible by the 22-acre student-operated
almond orchard, amazing administration, and the overwhelming community support!
With fair a few weeks away, everything is running smoothly and the all hogs, sheep,
goats, chickens and steers are very happy to have such an awesome home!
This year the Menifee-Heritage FFA
embarked on a mission to follow healthy
eating trends and grow the best looking
vegetables in all of Southern California!
Our leadership class built wooden
planters to grow vegetables and then
filled them with soil to accommodate
the needs of the plants. After weeks of
hard work, we finally planted the seeds
that would soon grow into delicious
veggies, such as zucchini, swiss chard,
tomatoes, and even corn! In only a few
short months, the crops were ready
to be harvested! Afterwards, they
were given out to staff members and
teachers in our school for them to eat.
The harvested veggies will be replaced
with new seeds so we can continue to
have a flourishing vegetable garden
and once again be able to enjoy tasty
garden-fresh salads!
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