ANR celebrates National FFA Week, Feb. 15-22

  • Feb. 15-22 is National FFA Week
    Feb. 15-22 is National FFA Week
  • Macy Miller is the president of the Hampton High School FFA chapter.
    Macy Miller is the president of the Hampton High School FFA chapter.
  • Aurora senior Lukas Fry said has gained confidence and learned a lot through his experience in FFA, including the past year serving as president of the Aurora chapter.
    Aurora senior Lukas Fry said has gained confidence and learned a lot through his experience in FFA, including the past year serving as president of the Aurora chapter.
  • Avery Reeson is the second president of Giltner’s FFA chapter. Her brother Cooper served as the chapter’s first president after it was formed in 2023.
    Avery Reeson is the second president of Giltner’s FFA chapter. Her brother Cooper served as the chapter’s first president after it was formed in 2023.
  • High Plains senior Allie Howell grew up around animals, showing all different kinds at the Polk County Fair growing up and has since enjoyed her time working with animals as part of the HPC FFA program. Howell serves as the chapter’s president for the 2024-25 school year.
    High Plains senior Allie Howell grew up around animals, showing all different kinds at the Polk County Fair growing up and has since enjoyed her time working with animals as part of the HPC FFA program. Howell serves as the chapter’s president for the 2024-25 school year.
  • Aurora High School FFA member Anna Crist gets some assistance from ag teacher Tony Sigler.
    Aurora High School FFA member Anna Crist gets some assistance from ag teacher Tony Sigler.
  • The Hampton FFA Chapter received a check for $2,000 during last week’s Aurora Cooperative annual meeting in Grand Island. Hampton was one of several chapters to submit a video, which was judged by the crowd as the top entry.
    The Hampton FFA Chapter received a check for $2,000 during last week’s Aurora Cooperative annual meeting in Grand Island. Hampton was one of several chapters to submit a video, which was judged by the crowd as the top entry.

    The impact and influence of FFA are seen everywhere in our community, whether it's in our four area high schools with their highly active FFA chapters or in the organization's vital and lasting impact on the area's ag workforce and economy. FFA's emphasis on leadership development, communication and spreading the message of agriculture can be seen at all levels. 
    That's why ANR is dedicating this week's Ag Life section to a celebration of FFA weeks. In this week's paper, readers will find profiles of the FFA presidents at all four of our local high schools as well as FFA salutes from our advertisers, even those not directly involved in agriculture. 
    As co-publisher Kurt Johnson said in this week's lead editorial on Page C2: “FFA plays such a critical role in student development, fostering bright young minds to meet the global challenges of today, as well as tomorrow. Sharing the stories and perspective of local FFA leaders offers proof positive that our future is in good hands.”

    Hampton FFA President Macy Miller

    HPC FFA President Allie Howell

    Giltner FFA President Avery Reeson 

    Aurora FFA President Lukas Fry