Working on Heartland’s LDE’s & CDE’s is race of its own

By Madison Mason, Heartland FFA Chapter reporter
Oct 12, 2023
Oct 12, 2023

Heartland FFA 1.jpg — The Heartland FFA 2023-24 Chapter Officers attend FFA's COLT conference at the end of May. Officers are Madison Mason (reporter), left, Blake Goertzen (secretary), Allie Boehr (vice president), Thane Wetjen (parliamentarian), Katrina Epp (junior advisor) and Sam Quiring (sentinel).
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By Madison Mason, Heartland FFA Chapter reporter

As the 2023-2024 school year began, Heartland FFA members in York County, Neb. were already enthusiastic about starting activities. Throughout the year, chapter members have had many opportunities to try different activities.

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Heartland FFA 2.jpg — Heartland FFA Chapter officers help host the annual Pedal Tractor Pull during Henderson Community Days in July.
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