FFA Week Burg Chapter Tackles Projects Not All Cows and Plows
During National FFA Week Williamsburg High School highlights shift in agriculture education led by vpocational agriculture instructor Lee Weis. The program emphasizes record books management, pesticide training amid stricter EPA rules, and broader farm business topics as the chapter, chartered November 11, 1931, now counts 43 of 75 high school students.
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Farmers of America
Lee Weis
FIA
Williamsburg High School
Weis
Environmental Protection Agency
Williamsburg
FFA
Salina
Farm Bureau
Heights Chapter Wins Honors at District FFA Events
The Central Heights FFA chapter, started in 1973, earned multiple honors in district contests. Mike Cannady won the wildlife proficiency district title and earned a Quail Unlimited award. A-team and B-team placements covered ag mechanics, soil and water, and electricity with several individuals placing in top positions. Parks noted 11 of 22 districts participated, with a broad program including park bench projects, safety education, and community service.
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Central Heights
FFA
Mike Cannady
Quail Unlimited
Cannady
Dan Parks
Heights
Steven Haight
Randy Bruner
Haight
Cody Ray
Tony Stottlemire
Kenny Stottlemire
K. Stottlemire
T. Stottlemire
Parks
Haight, Bruner
Cody
Stottlemires
Robert Schmitt
Jeff Jones
Craig Carey
Darrell Garber
Ray
Bill Wichman
Jack Hobbs
Clint Burkdoll
Chad Markley
Kelly Wood
Burlingame
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Burg
Lori Simpson
Stan Milliken
Jeff Link
Phil Corbin
Dave Basel
Russell Plaschka
Jim Dinnivan
Paul Harris
Cris Richert
Stu-Co
Diane Yeamans
Paul Hays
Ottawa
Fen
Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Mutual
Kansas FE
RFE
Insura
Ames
Parkview
N. Main
North Main
Future Farmers of America
Richmond Community Building
Coor
Ass'n
Richmond and Williamsburg
Reau
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