Update as of 2-20-15

Things have been very busy lately.  We are trying to make sure that we are prepared for FFA week, which is next week.  It should be a good week!

Last week, I posted while Colton Flower was visiting our chapter.  We had a great visit, and some great conversation with him.

Since then, we have been studying for contests, learning a little about the cattle industry (including what to look for when selecting cattle) and now are into the swine industry.

On Wednesday, February 18, we took 13 students to the Cattlemen's Classic.  Only the members that had an interest in attending the Classic were taken. This was the day that the Classic held for FFA members.  Members were given the task of completing a scavenger hunt for a prize.  They were also able to see the Hereford show, and the beginning of the Hereford auction.  Lunch was generously provided for FFA members in attendance, where they also talked to students about the future of agriculture.  There messages were meaningful, and I hope that the Heartland members were able to take something away from it.

Students in the Ag Science class are still plugging away on their music video.  If you look around school, they have hung a couple of posters to demonstrate what NPK are as well as why they are important.  Pretty soon, they will be ready to release their music video.  I wanted to take a second, and pass on some more words that students have written about their knowledge of fertilizers...
 
 "It is very important to help plants grow larger, stronger, and healthier.  Potassium helps fight disease, make energy, and control water, but without it plants don't have enough energy.  Nitrogen helps them grow strong and healthy, helps gain energy through photosynthesis, but without it they don't grow tall.  Phosphorous helps with respiration, helps store and use food, helps plants grow strong and without it plants don't grow tall."

Next week is FFA Week!
On Monday, FFA members will have their annual Pizza Party at lunch.

On Tuesday, we're going to have Drive Your Tractor to School day as well as wear your "brand" shirt.  So the school will have a chance to support John Deere, Case, etc.

On Wednesday, we're having wear an FFA shirt for a candy bar day.

On Thursday, we're going to do the annual barnyard.

On Friday, we're going to have the staff appreciation breakfast, but also invite local farmers in for breakfast.  Due to students having to go to classes, we'll only be able to serve breakfast for an hour.