californiaffa
We are
having a
blast at
the CATA
Conference!
Thank you
to the ag
teachers who
are the rocket
boosters to
our growth
and learning!
TEACH
Fall 2016
Volume 5 • Number 1
The CA FFA News is published
quarterly by California Association,
FFA.
California Association, FFA
Post Office Box 460
Galt, California 95632
(209) 744-1600
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Tell us about an
ag teacher who
boosted you to
success?
avacado100
Ms. Tulloch
boosted me by encouraging
me to seize every opportunity,
believing in me when I didn’t
believe in myself, and helping
me to constantly continue to
grow. She has definitely given
me another person to look up
to and I will never be able to
thank her! I have had so many
accomplishments because of her
and so many losses turned into
wins because of her! Thank you,
MT!
jesus_the_lone_nut Mr. Lopez,
who I have had the privilege of
having for three years going on
four, he has been my motivation
and inspiration in my FFA career.
He has helped me not in just
the classroom but also given me
some of the best advice that I
follow everyday. I never thought
I was capable of doing things
that I thought were impossible,
but through his guidance I have
flourished. He has inspired me
in a way no other teachers have
and like I said has helped me
in FFA. Because of him I am the
Riverside Section VP and plan
on going for state office he is
the reason I have a “DASH”
thank you Mr. Lopez for helping
me and listening to my constant
“am I even good enough.”
@uniqueagteacher
_.madison_mccartyy._ Stroud,
she was my first Ag teacher
my sophomore year. She
made me feel so welcomed
in her classroom. I was a shy
sophomore not wanting to get
involved in anything. I just had
one ag class. I never wanted to
speak in front of the class, or in
front of anyone in general. Junior
year was my year I became
involved, all thanks to her. I had
two ag classes, I joined her CTE
floral team, started a SAE project
with a lamb and now I am the
2016-2017 Red Bluff Reporter.
She pushes me to the greatest
extent. She’s there when I need
a little guidance. She’s the one
that believes in me when I don’t
believe in myself. I never thought
I would be speaking confidently,
and serving on the officer team.
I’ve had so many great memories
spent with her that I can add to
my “DASH”. She’s the best.
Thanks, Stroud. Ag teachers
rock. @redbluff_ffa
ranchocordova_ffa_chapter My
Ag Teacher, Mr. Harnden from
Cordova High School, always
pushes me to do my best, no
matter the circumstance. He also
pushed me to become an officer
this upcoming school year so we
can grow as a team.
kellenhabib Mr. Wenstrand,
Mrs. Tweedy and Mr. G from
Caruthers FFA provided me with
the opportunity to grow in my
time with them. They motivated
me to succeed and instilled the
concept of service leadership in
me. Without their tireless work, I
would not have been successful
in my life to this day. I could
never thank them enough. •
Upcoming Events
Sep • 1.2 GLC - Modesto 7.8.9 GLC - Bakersfield 13.14.15.16
GLC - Colusa 13.14 GLC - Menifee 15 GLC - Lakeside 15.16
GLC - Fresno 16 GLC - Imperial 20.21.22.23 GLC - Tulare
28 GLC - Petaluma OCT • 4.5 GLC - Redding 4.5.6.7
GLC - Lodi 11.12.13.14 GLC - Paso Robles 17&18 National
Delegate Trip 19-22 National FFA Convention & Expo 22-25
Washington DC Tour Nov • 5 State Cotton Judging Contest
For a list of current FFA events please visit
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California FFANEWS • Page 2 • Fall 2016