FFA Week!

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They’re not sporting the blue jackets you might expect, but these FFA members are doing what they do best —soaking up new information so they can help make their mark on the future.
Wyatt Acevedo, Lakelynn Sheppard, Kelsie Reddish, Koen Reddish and Elle Hewett are pictured taking a tour at Hardee Fresh in Wauchula, the country’s only certified organic vertical farm. It provides healthy greens all year long using less water, fertilizer and land. 
Shilin Hannah, Jordayne Goodar, Kinglee Phillips and other members work on a scarecrow.
Shilyn Hannah, Tatum Burkhalter, Autum Dekover, Halen McKinney and Regan Adams at the pumpkin decorating contest.
FFA members work on a landscape project at Bradford County Farm Bureau.
Tools team members at the state convention: Koen Reddish (back to camera) Ethan Tinsley and Kenny Young.
Pictured with Smokey Bear are Elle Hewett, Mason Stone, Hailey Griffis and Mallary Fraiser.
Forty-four members of the Bradford Middle and Senior FFA chapters attended the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, The expo showcases the latest in equipment and technology as well as many agriculture colleges in the Southeast.
At the Subdistrict Speaking Contests, Kyndall Key (BHS) and Tucker Griffis (BMS) placed first in extemporaneous public speaking. Chloe Anderson (BHS) placed third in prepared public speaking. The BMS opening and closing ceremonies team placed third. BHS’ Alexandra McFarland was elected 2023 subdistrict chair.
McKynzie Stopka, Kyndall Key, Julia Zurfluh, Carson Cox, Mason Scoggins and Reece Scoggins competing at the Callahan Fair Poultry Contest.
FFA Homecoming Sweetheart Amanda Zink and Charlie Zink.
Bradford Middle and Senior chapters attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training in High Springs. The conference is open to officers and other chapter members who are interested in developing their leadership skills in FFA. This one day conference is part of the leadership development continuum throughout the year offered by Florida FFA.
Kyndall Key and Kelsey Reddish spoke to the Starke Woman’s Club about how FFA has impacted their lives and that of their fellow members. From access, equity and inclusion to career skills and financial gains, FFA members are exposed to many opportunities to become leaders in their community.
Kyndall Key, Kelsey Reddish, Alana Borgner and Amanda Zink set up the Jacksonville Fair Pallet Contest.
Moving on to district competition Kyndall Key and Tucker Griffis will be asked to write, prepare and deliver speeches in 30 minutes.
High school FFA members Mathew Stafford, Cody Spratlin, Brooklynn Reddish and Kencie Wainwright were ninth in the state at the environmental contest.
At the food science contest, middle school FFA members Brandy Hall, Trevor Clements, Berkley Reddish and Braelyn Brown came in fourth in the state. They will be recognized at the state convention.

 

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