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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1974
Page
14
A feature on the Mexico FFA Chapter discusses career questions for students in Vocational Agriculture. It highlights the role of FFA in providing education for farming efficiency, noting core courses in animal and plant science, farm mechanics, and advanced topics, along with the value of record-keeping for good management.
The R-6 Chapter presents a $1000 donation to the school for new stage curtains. Past gifts include tables and chairs, a trophy rack, and coat hangers as tokens of appreciation for using the school farm. The Vocational Agriculture students value these industry ties.
Mexico FFA members join chapters to prepare for the future through supervised farming enterprises. Members run livestock or crop projects for a year to gain management and record keeping skills. The program teaches responsibility and leadership as part of hands on farming experience.
The article by Bob Trabue explains National Future Farmer of America Week. It describes how the FFA helps young men start farming careers, manage farms, and keep farm records. Members gain leadership via committee work and field trips while enrolled in Vocational Agriculture classes.
The Mexico FFA Chapter outlines a busy week with events including a lunch and bowling session at Monterey Restaurant followed by basketball in Mexico High gym. A Wednesday dress up day for members is planned along with litter bag distributions and school bulletin board displays.
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