Finley FFA chapter earns third place

At a national recognition ceremony May 12 -14 in Washington, D.C., the Finley FFA chapter earned third place and a $1,000 award from the Nutrients for Life Foundation. During the “Helping Communities Grow” FFA chapter recognition program, the foundation recognized Finley’s FFA chapter for teaching plant-soil interactions.

The Finley FFA chapter, in conjunction with the Franklin County Farm Bureau, educated more than 1,200 fifth-graders at this year’s annual Farm Fair at the Benton County Fairgrounds in March. Students attending the two-day fair rotated through two Finley FFA booths, learning about the importance of plant-soil interaction in sustaining a global food source. Students learned how to take care of their own gardens to provide a sustainable food source for themselves. In addition, FFA members provided a brochure for the students, as well as for those in attendance at their annual plant sale.

Finley FFA team members were Holly Wood, Cheyenne O’Hair, Taylor Woehle and Chesley Munden.

This story was originally published May 26, 2016 at 7:23 PM with the headline "Finley FFA chapter earns third place."