Large FFA corn field project and its hail storms teaches huge lessons

By Abilyn Schneider, Humphrey FFA Chapter vice president
Aug 29, 2023
Aug 29, 2023

Humphrey FFA 1.jpg — 2023-2024 Humphrey FFA Officer Team
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By Abilyn Schneider, Humphrey FFA Chapter vice president

The Humphrey FFA chapter is looking forward to a stellar and exciting year ahead of them. This year, the chapter in Platte County, Neb. has over 95 members, which is one of the highest number of members they have ever had! Our chapter includes members from Humphrey High School and Humphrey St. Francis.

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Humphrey FFA 2.jpg — Humphrey FFA member Ty Classen helps plant the FFA field with corn.
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Humphrey FFA 3.jpg — Humphrey FFA members learn about crop insurance claims and also plant damage that occurred from hail and wind on a corn plot they planted.
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