Mid-Prairie FFA’s highlights

In February 2022, Sub-District Career Development Events were held in Sigourney with five members participating. Members communicated with Mr. Foster’s middle school classes throughout the year to present information to the Ag Life Science classes. A faculty breakfast was held in appreciation of everything teachers do for members. Twelve members of the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter attended the Legislative Symposium.

In March, Mid-Prairie FFA members also attended the District CDEs with Creed Speaking, Secretary’s Book and Reporter’s Scrapbook competing. The Secretary’s Book and Reporter’s Scrapbook advanced to state. The Food for America program was presented to all third-grader Mid-Prairie Elementary School students. One members ran for District Office, with one being elected to serve as the Secretary of the SE District.

In April, the 16 members of the FFA chapter traveled to Des Moines for the State FFA Convention. The Reporter’s Scrapbook received fourth place gold and the Secretary’s Book received a silver rating. Five members of the chapter received their Iowa FFA Degrees. The Greenhand quiz team received a silver and the Ag Sales team received a silver. The Biotechnology team received sixth place gold. The Mid-Prairie FFA was recognized for kicking off their 75th Anniversary year. The Chapter Display received a top 10 gold rating. Members hosted Drive a Tractor to School Day.

In May, the Annual FFA Banquet was held honoring FFA members. Members picked up trash along Highway 22 as a part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. Buckle Up or Eat Glass seat belt check was held at the High School. Members assisted in working with flags at the Kalona and Wellman Cemeteries. Members provided treat bags for teachers.

In June, fifteen Mid-Prairie FFA members attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Camp in Muscatine. Members assisted during the West Chester Cleanup Day.

In July, members participated in the Wellman Fourth of July parade. Many members showed livestock at the Washington and Johnson Co. Fairs. The chapter hosted a cookout and kickball for all FFA members.

August found nineteen members of the MP chapter showed or assisted at the State Fair. Four members served as Iowa State Fair Grandstand Ushers.

The school year began with the Annual Ice Cream Social at the beginning of school. The chapter once again collected trash along our Adopt-a-Highway roadway. Members also cleaned up trash after all home football games. Members organized a pull tab drive for the Ronald McDonald House.

October was spent participating in the NW FFA Sub-District Freshman/Sophomore Livestock judging contest. Eleven members of the MP chapter attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. One member of the Mid-Prairie FFA chapter received their American FFA Degree. One member participated in the Global Youth Institute.

In November, eighteen Mid-Prairie FFA members participated in the District Greenhand Fire-up Camp. The chapter hosted a State FFA Officer for a day. Nine members participated in the Ignite, Amplify and Transform Leadership Conferences.

December brought the fruit and cheese sales to an end and the Christmas Party. FFA members sponsored Christmas events for seminars. Five members participated in the Amplify Leadership Conference.

January 2023 was spent preparing for contests at the Sub-District and District levels. Six members completed their Iowa FFA Degree applications. Fourteen members participated in the Legislative Symposium by meeting with our senator and representatives as well as touring the Iowa Capitol.