Brand new Giltner FFA chapter given unique opportunity to succeed

By Amy Hadachek
Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2023

Giltner FFA Pictures - Livestock Judging — Giltner FFA members judge a pen of market lambs at District 7 Livestock Evaluation.
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By Amy Hadachek

There is hardly a replacement for enthusiasm, and the Giltner, Nebraska FFA chapter has plenty of it to share, especially as a brand new FFA chapter.

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Giltner FFA Pictures - COLT — Giltner made their first-ever appearance at Nebraska's Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT). Participants had opportunity to learn more about their office positions, meet other FFA members across the state and work as a team to build a solid foundation for the chapter to be built upon.
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Giltner FFA Pictures - Feed the Farmer — The Giltner FFA Chapter teams up with Giltner FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and the local CPI Co-op to feed farmers lunch during harvest.
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