Robust membership in Thayer Central FFA

By Macy Heitmann, Thayer Central FFA Chapter reporter
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025

Thayer Central FFA 2.jpg — For the first time in its chapter history, Thayer Central FFA competed at the District Land Evaluation contest in September.
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By Macy Heitmann, Thayer Central FFA Chapter reporter

The Thayer Central FFA chapter has been off and running this year. We have 76 FFA members this year — the most in program history — including both middle school and high school students. Our members have already been busy representing the Titans in a variety of activities.

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Thayer Central FFA 1.jpg — District livestock evaluation members had a successful day in York, Neb., where Thayer Central FFA qualified its junior team for state.
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