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Northview’s Food For America Program Named Finalist For Best In Florida
April 19, 2013
Thursday, the Northview High FFA was named as one of five finalists for 2013 Fresh from Florida Advocacy Award.
Formerly known the Food for America program, this program is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level.
The local Food for America Program, conducted by the Northview FFA in March, gave over 1,100 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.
Earlier in the year, members of the Northview High School FFA officer team visited several area elementary schools to read ag-related books to students.
The Northview High School FFA Food for America program has been honored as the No. 1 program in the state multiple times.
The overall chapter winner will be awarded on stage during the 6th General Session of the 85th Florida FFA State Convention on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.
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4 Responses to “Northview’s Food For America Program Named Finalist For Best In Florida”
I commend the FFA for this program to inform youngsters about farm life and animals. We live in a time when farms and ag are dwindling and disappearing due to many reasons . It is great that children who would otherwise never see a cow [gives us milk and cheese] , or goat [ cheese and milk also] and other farm animals
plus the tractors etc. to have the experience first hand while young!
Way to go Northview FFA!!!
The kiddos from Pine Meadow enjoyed the field trip to Northview! It was very organized and layed out nicely! I loved the free rotation of groups;) the kids are still talking about the huge fish and other animals;)
Way to go, Northview FFA!