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1,000 Take Part In Northview FFA Food For America Program (With Photo Gallery)
March 21, 2009
About 800 elementary school students from nine schools attended the annual “Food for America” program Friday at Northview High School , with about 1,000 people total either attending or working with the program.
The program, sponsored the National FFA Organization and conducted by the Northview FFA, gave the students a chance to learn about agriculture firsthand as they got up close and personal with farm animals, farm equipment and more. The students even had the opportunity to make their own butter and enjoy it on crackers.
The Northview FFA has participated in the program for 14 years, placing second in the state two years ago. Northview has placed in the top five in the state for the last ten years.
Click here for a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery with dozens of pictures from the event.
About 120 FFA students from Northview and Ernest Ward Middle School conducted the program, with about 1,200 people total either attending or working with the program.
Schools scheduled to attend the Food for America program Friday at Northview were Bratt Elementary, Byrneville Elementary, Jim Allen Elementary, Atmore Christian Academy, Jay Elementary, Molino Park Elementary, Century Carver Elementary, Pollard-McCall Elementary, Pensacola Beach Elementary and area home schooled children.
Participants in the FFA’s program included: the Northview FFA, Ernest Ward FFA, North Escambia Beekeepers Association, Escambia River Electrical Cooperative, Young Farmers and Ranchers, Pine Ridge Farms, Florida Division of Forestry, University of Florida-Milton, University of Florida/IFAS Extension, Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Century Fire Department, Northview 4-H, National Resource Conservation Service, Humane Society, Hendrix Tractor Company, Escambia County Farm Bureau and Stewart’s Grist Mill.
Pictured top: Hundreds of elementary students had the chance to get up close to livestock Friday morning at Northview High School’s annual Food For America program. Pictured middle: Children had the chance to sample fresh strawberries. Pictured below: Students learned about making fresh corn meal. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “1,000 Take Part In Northview FFA Food For America Program (With Photo Gallery)”
yeah thats our school
yo datsz mii skoool
This is an event put on by high school students for younger students. Each year is good but you always have special groups that work hard. This group worked especially hard and it paid off in a great day for the Northview FFA. Great job FFA students and officers.
Thanks to you all that helped us put this day together. And thanks to those who said that it was one of the most organized Food for America. It means a whole lot to to me and the other officers that put this day together. We worked really hard and we are glad you loved it. And a special thanks to our wonderful advisors Mr. Byars and Mr. Weaver for all their support.
We don’t know who had more fun….the big kids or the little kids. All the FFA members did a wonderful job hosting the day. We are very proud of each of them. Keep up the good work.
century girl this event was for K-2 or 3 kids in schools. it was not for the public.
there was no reason for them to advertise it before hand. they sent letters to the schools inviting them.
Wish there would have been more local advertising about this event. I would of loved to attended but didn’t know about it til now.It would have been great for Campfire VPK kids to have been able to go too!
My daughter went there today and she loved it. In fact, that is all she has talked about this afternoon.
Hey i wuz there!!!!! it was so much fun!!!! i would redo the whole day!!
We had many comments that this was one of the most organized Food For America days. Our NHS FFA Officer team was very excited about the comments this year. Thank you to all of the schools that participated!! We hope to see you next year. And we are always open to new exhibitors! If you are interested let Perry Byars, NHS Ag Teacher/Advisor know! Thanks!