By Matt Browning
Abilene’s Ryleigh Farson has always had an agricultural background, so being involved in FFA was seamless transition.
I’ve been involved in FFA for two years, going into my third and I love it,” Farson said. “Hearing about all the things they do for the community, and environment got me even more motivated to join.”
FFA at Abilene is a time-consuming activity, but the spring time is when Farson is at her busiest.
“A typical school year, for our FFA Chapter is pretty busy, between the CDE’S, LDE’s, and fundraising,” Farson said. “But one thing my chapter always looks forward to the most is National Convention, which is at the end of October. Our busiest time of the year is definitely spring. We’re constantly studying for state CDE’s, while attending other CDE’s and/or LDE’s.”
A common misconception about FFA is that it’s not just, as Farson said, “it’s not all cows, sows, and plows.”
It’s more about what FFA teaches you going forward.
It’s learning life lessons, career ready practices, and building ever lasting relationships,” Farson said. “So in conclusion I believe that every student should give FFA a try, even if they don’t have an agriculture background, because FFA offers so much more to us than just agriculture.”
