Brand new FFA chapter bursting with goals and enthusiasm

By Kealey Widdowson, Gibbon FFA chapter advisor and agriculture education teacher
Sep 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023

Gibbon FFA 1.jpg — Brand new this year, the Gibbon FFA chapter officers are proud to start their first-ever FFA program.
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By Kealey Widdowson, Gibbon FFA chapter advisor and agriculture education teacher

The Gibbon FFA chapter in Buffalo County, Neb. is beyond excited to get involved with the community, school and within our chapter. This is the first year for our chapter, and I am excited to say that the officers and members are excited to finally be a part of FFA. This has been long-awaited by both students and the community.

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Gibbon FFA 3.jpg — Two of Gibbon's FFA officers, Pedro Montanez (left) and Ryder Fries, display their new officer position plaques.
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Gibbon FFA 2.png — Some of Gibbon’s FFA officers help out at the annual Gibbon tractor pull.
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