McCool Junction FFA builds momentum through leadership, learning and community
By Dana Hall, McCool Junction FFA Chapter advisor and ag teacher
Mustang Metalworks team member Aaron Morner holds a sign he designed and cut for the Mustang Media program to be displayed in the school gym where the students broadcast games on Striv. Morner utilized the McCool Junction Agriculture Program's new 4 x 4 plasma table to create this sign.
Several members of McCool Junction FFA Chapter attended Husker Harvest Days in September. They had a chance to learn about new technology in agriculture and do a scavenger hunt, learning about the variety of careers available in agriculture.
Agronomist and apple enthusiast Bill Dunavan invites McCool Junction agriculture students to his apple orchard north of town each fall to learn more about grafting, growing, storing and caring for a large variety of apples. A highlight for the students is trying several varieties and picking some to bring back for the school lunch program and to make apple desserts to enjoy. Â
Participants of the first annual Color Run for the Critters pose for a quick picture before the 3K Run / Walk in front of the Clay Real Memorial Animal Barn. McCool Junction FFA members were grateful to everyone who came out and supported the Animal Barn with this fundraiser event.Â
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Mustang Metalworks team member Aaron Morner holds a sign he designed and cut for the Mustang Media program to be displayed in the school gym where the students broadcast games on Striv. Morner utilized the McCool Junction Agriculture Program's new 4 x 4 plasma table to create this sign.
Several members of McCool Junction FFA Chapter attended Husker Harvest Days in September. They had a chance to learn about new technology in agriculture and do a scavenger hunt, learning about the variety of careers available in agriculture.
Agronomist and apple enthusiast Bill Dunavan invites McCool Junction agriculture students to his apple orchard north of town each fall to learn more about grafting, growing, storing and caring for a large variety of apples. A highlight for the students is trying several varieties and picking some to bring back for the school lunch program and to make apple desserts to enjoy. Â
Participants of the first annual Color Run for the Critters pose for a quick picture before the 3K Run / Walk in front of the Clay Real Memorial Animal Barn. McCool Junction FFA members were grateful to everyone who came out and supported the Animal Barn with this fundraiser event.Â
