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Pomeroy FFA members competed in local Land Evaluation Career Development events which led up to the State contest in Columbia County. They gained a greater understanding of agricultural pursuits and intend to apply that knowledge to further their participation in these events next year. From left to right: Rylan Hays-Carnahan, Natalia Larios, Trace Roberts, Halliee Brewer, Shiloh Williamson and David Tejero.
POMEROY–Local FFA members attended FFA Land Evaluation Career Development events held nearby this fall, which lead up to the State contest November 3.
The State contest for FFA members was held in Columbia County on November 3. Twenty-six teams from around the State competed in this event. While Pomeroy was not one of the top eight teams at the State Event, the members gained a lot of valuable knowledge that they plan to apply in the contests next year.
The Soils and Land Evaluation CDE helps students gain an understanding of the most basic need for all agricultural pursuits–healthy land on which to grow crops or raise livestock. Participants identify and evaluate soil samples for various indicators, grade plots of land for slope and drainage, and work to determine what type of activity the land would be best suited for.
-Contributed by Kristina Knebel, Pomeroy School District
