FFA Members Busy During Fair

By Tasha Hueller

October 1, 2004

Though school was released, the work load was still full for FFA members during fair. On Tuesday night, the members showing swine washed and shaved their hogs in preparation for the hog show. After selling shavings and watching their hog’s weights, the hog owners got ready to show on Wednesday night. Thursday, all sheep, goat, poultry, and rabbit producers were occupied presenting their animals to the judges. The garden show was also on Thursday, with a few members showing a multitude of garden vegetables. Friday was an eventful day, considering that the steer show, horse show, and round robin took place. Round robin was particularly hectic for some members, especially those who had more than one animal receiving an award for grand champion.

The grand champions were: Jace Roberson, Swine; Matea Mayo, sheep; Holli Watson, goat; Hunter Uhland, steer and Kelly Lindholm, garden. In addition to the various shows, the sale for all the animals was held Friday evening. All the animal producers’ laborious efforts had finally paid off.

Saturday all individuals not participating in another float sat on the FFA float that was constructed by Ag classes three and four, which portrayed the memorial of Iwo Jima. Following the parade, several members worked the Chevy scholarship ticket and officer booths. Sunday morning the Ag two class and any other members wanting to help, cleaned the fairgrounds for the derby. That afternoon they were hard at work running the gates, and cleaning up areas around the arena. The work they did and the money they earned will benefit them later this fall when they are able to attend the National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

Between taking care of their animals, selling scholarship tickets, and constructing a float for the parade, the members had an eventful weekend and returned to school on Monday.