Morgan Carlton
After talking with previous students that were involved with agriculture classes and the FFA, there was not a doubt in my mind that I would be an active FFA member. In my opinion, taking agricultural courses is better than the traditional high school path because students are more involved in hands on activities. I maintain a grade point average of 4.44 and I plan to pursue a career in the agriculture industry. FFA is a major part of agriculture at our school. I am currently President of our FFA chapter and Vice-President for the Polk County FFA federation. Throughout my two years in FFA I have had great experiences. I have traveled to Washington DC, met Adam Putnam, traveled to Indianapolis for National FFA convention and I have made many lifetime friends. I have also been on the state winning forestry team, and also on the state winning citrus team. In FFA there are endless opportunities.
Academy of Natural Resources Overview
Agriculture courses provide students with skills for the workplace in many different areas; including agricultural communications, agriculture mechanics, aquaculture, animal science, forestry and horticulture. Students will understand that leadership, teamwork and responsibility are all components to success. Students learn from hands-on activities, work in the classroom and also through the largest student run organization in the world, the FFA.
Benefits
- many community service opportunities
- industry certifications: FNGLA
- participation in FFA