Creek Valley FFA gains acuity at contests

By Sarah Whiting, Creek Valley FFA Chapter advisor, agriculture educator and National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador
Feb 26, 2025
Feb 26, 2025

Creek Valley FFA 1.jpg — Area 1 Junior Range Judging contests were held near Harrison, Neb.
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By Sarah Whiting, Creek Valley FFA Chapter advisor, agriculture educator and National Agriscience Teacher Ambassador

The Creek Valley FFA Chapter at Creek Valley High School in Deuel County, Nebraska, has had a busy year. They started off traveling to Sioux County to compete in the Area I Range Judging contest on Sept. 11. They enjoyed seeing the rangeland north of Harrison, Neb. and experiencing how much the topography of the Nebraska Panhandle changes.

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Creek Valley FFA 2.jpg — Creek Valley FFA members competed at the Leadership Development Event (LDE) contest at Chadron State College.
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