Nine local chapters of Future Farmers of America, or FFA, will compete in the Lower Columbia Basin FFA Jamboree from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at River View High School, 36509 S. Lemon Drive, Finley.

Students from Finley, Columbia, Pasco, Kiona-Benton City, Connell, Kahlotus, New Horizons, Chiawana and Kamiakin high schools will compete in career development events for a chance to go to the state convention.

Events include tractor driving, horse evaluation, food science, public speaking and more.