FFA speakers advance to Sectionals

On January 27 the Mineral Point FFA attended the District 12 FFA Speaking Contest at Argyle High School. There were 16 participants from Mineral Point competing against FFA members from seven other schools The 8th grade quiz bowlers that competed were Team B: Sara Heisner, Morgan Vondra and Payton Lawinger. Team A: Owen Stephenson, Larry Steffes, Blake Wendhausen and Wyatt… Continue Reading FFA speakers advance to Sectionals

FFA attends Half-Time Conference

Tommie Loken and Morgan Fitzsimmons of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference held at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, January 8-9. Over 500 FFA members, advisors and state FFA officers participated. They are pictured here with Sally Alberts, Wisconsin FFA President, of the… Continue Reading FFA attends Half-Time Conference

FFA attends National Convention

On October 28, through October 30, the Mineral Point FFA Chapter was represented at the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The following members were present for the convention: Tommie Loken, Katie Fitzsimmons, Sheylynn Pickel, Tea Bossert, Martina Steffes, Bailey Hermanson, chaperone Bill Ottoway and Chapter Advisor Mike Robinson. The purpose of the convention… Continue Reading FFA attends National Convention

FFA Attends Sectional Leadership Workshop

Scott Pittz, Tea Bossert, Steven Blume, Tommie Loken, Eric Heisner, Morgan Fitzsimmons, Jake Steffes, Katie Fitzsimmons, and Elizabeth Moellers, of the Mineral Point FFA Chapter, attended the Sectional Leadership Workshop Thursday, October 1 at River Ridge High School in Patch Grove. The Wisconsin FFA Sectional Leadership Workshop is designed to prepare local FFA chapter officers… Continue Reading FFA Attends Sectional Leadership Workshop

About High School Agriculture

Classes Plants, Animals, and You (PAY): Acquaint yourself with the exploding world of Agri-science. “Learning by doing” activities will provide you with exposure to various areas of Agri-science. These include: careers, FFA, soils, plant science, horticulture, animal science, Ag. mechanics, and natural resources. The greenhouse will be used as a laboratory for various activities dealing with… Continue Reading About High School Agriculture