Earlier this month, 46 current and former state FFA officers visited California and learned about the various types of agriculture the state offers.
Members flew into California and toured various agribusinesses -- from the largest U.S. producer of caviar to a fourth-generation ranch practicing responsible carbon farming and more. They also talked with the California secretary of agriculture, the vice-chair of the California Water Board and the vice president of state government affairs at Western Growers.
During the second week of the tour, members visited berry farms, nurseries, a horse ranch, and a feedlot; experienced whale watching; and explored the Muir National Forest. They spoke with a variety of agriculture experts, learned about practices they could take home to their communities, and visited the Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center & Agricultural Farm in Santa Maria.
The experience was made possible thanks to FFA sponsors John Deere and Bunge.
FFA members who participated in the experience include Bailey Robinson, Emma Kuss, Madison Stracke and Victoria Ference of Nebraska.
The National FFA Organization is a school-based national youth leadership development organization of more than 735,000 student members as part of 8,817 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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