FFA WEEK: Barren County students committed to organization

In November, several members traveled to the WKU Ag Expo Center to compete in various contests, like Job Interview, Ag Sales, and Small Power. Submitted photo

Our annual hog roast is our biggest community event of the year, and while this year’s was at the middle school due to ongoing construction in the agriculture department, we still enjoyed hosting community members for a night of fellowship and food. Each item on the menu originated locally, and FFA members are involved in every step of the preparation, from the floral arrangements on the tables to the butter served with the meal! Our incredible partner, Sustainable Glasgow, is such a help with this event! Submitted photo

Our annual hog roast is our biggest community event of the year, and while this year’s was at the middle school due to ongoing construction in the agriculture department, we still enjoyed hosting community members for a night of fellowship and food. Each item on the menu originated locally, and FFA members are involved in every step of the preparation, from the floral arrangements on the tables to the butter served with the meal! Our incredible partner, Sustainable Glasgow, is such a help with this event! Submitted photo

In October, our officer team traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana along with over 70,000 members from across the nation. We networked with other members, met agricultural business owners, and even saw Megan Moroney in concert! Submitted photo

In August, over 20 of our members competed in the state fair this year, whether that was floral/crop entries or CDEs (Career Development Events), and many earned ribbons! The wide range of categories and contests allow every member to showcase their talents. Submitted photo

In order to increase outreach and community agriculture knowledge, members of our executive team traveled to all Barren County elementary schools to teach young students about the importance of agriculture, as well as helping out with a few activities in the classrooms and interacting with the kids! Submitted photo

Throughout the year, the chapter hosts multiple after-school activities, and the ag olympics is a favorite. Members gathered for an afternoon of fun games, pumpkin painting, and relay races. Submitted photo

In November, over 75 members attended the NAILE rodeo in Louisville, KY. This trip was a reward to any student who sold 25 or more mums during our annual sale! Submitted photo

Our annual tailgate was held the night of the Barren-Metcalfe game! It was a great night of fellowship, games, food, and football.