Tractor Pull Empowers FFA Students, Honors Memory
A Cumberland County father is organizing a memorial tractor pull to raise funds for local Future Farmers of America students in honor of his late son. Scott Winningham passed away in September, 2020 after a ATV accident. His father Gary said the memorial fund provides financial assistance for official dress clothes, camp tuition and field […]
CHS FFA Wins State Agricultural Communications Title
The Cookeville High School FFA Agricultural Communications Team won first place at the State FFA Convention and will advance to the national competition this fall. Cookeville Agriculture Teacher Danielle Johnson said the students began preparing for the intensive competition as early as December. The team previously placed second at the middle Tennessee regional event before […]
Cumberland FFA Student Attended Prestigious Conference
Cumberland County High School’s Brylyn Bruce was one of 30 Tennessee FFA students to attend the prestigious Future Farmers Conference at Camp Clements. Bruce said his selection was a big deal for him and the school’s FFA chapter. Bruce said he was able to meet with farm bureau agents about agriculture programs. Bruce said he […]
Cumberland County High School FFA Honored Nationally
The Cumberland County High School FFA chapter honored as a national three-star chapter, the highest ranking in the chapter award program. FFA Supervisor Jason Atkinson said the award did not come without hard work. Only 20 schools in the state were eligible for three-star status. Atkinson said he thinks the chapter’s planning was a priority […]
Warren County FFA Farmers Market Teaches Ag Business
Warren County FFA Students getting a first hand look at the business side of agriculture with their bi-weekly farmers market. Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said the school’s FFA chapter is very active. Cantrell said as a CTE program, FFA is always looking for ways to prepare future producers for their careers through […]
Middle School Greenhouse Set For August Opening
Framing underway and the White County Middle School Greenhouse is on track to be completed before school starts. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the facility is more extensive than what people might imagine when thinking of a backyard greenhouse. He said the building will have running utilities, electricity, ventilation, and a full […]
White County Young Farmers And Ranchers Win State Award
The White County Young Farmers and Ranchers program recognized as the state’s outstanding program. The program is judged among all the other county programs in the state. Criteria is based on a county’s Young Farmers and Ranchers program involvement with service projects and safety promotion within the local agriculture community. White County Program Chair Baylee […]
State Departments Partner To Boost FFA Programs
A local ag educator excited that two state departments have teamed up to boost Tennessee’s agricultural education programs through FFA. The State Department of Agriculture and the State Department of Education will work to increase FFA enrollment and opportunities for learning inside and outside the classroom. Van Buren FFA Instructor Lance Smith: “On a local […]
White Co. High School FFA Hosting Breakfast At The Barn And Auction Event
White County High Schools’ FFA is hosting a “Breakfast at the Barn and Auction” on Saturday, September 11th at the White County High School Barn. White County FFA Chapter President Abby McCulley said that FFA helps students develop important life skills, especially when it comes to agricultural knowledge. McCulley said that the event will feature […]
Van Buren FFA Selling Handcrafted Tables, Benches To Fund Club
The Van Buren County High School FFA is taking orders for handmade picnic tables and benches. Agriculture Teacher Lance Smith said throughout the entire school year, orders are open for six foot to 12 foot tables. Smith said everything is student built. “They go in, they make all the cuts, they take all the measurements, […]
