Northview’s FFA Named One Of Florida’s Finest; Places Second In Advocacy Program

July 3, 2015

The Northview High School FFA was named as one of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters, and the chapter’s “Fresh From Florida Advocacy Program” was named the second best program in the state during the FFA state convention this week in Orlando.

The selection of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of student, chapter and community development and have worked hard to fulfill the mission of the FFA. Northview’s FFA chapter will represent Florida at the national level in the National Chapter Award Program later this year in Louisville, KY.

Formerly known the Food for America program, the Fresh from Florida Advocacy Program  is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level. The annual program, conducted by the Northview FFA in March, gave over 1,000 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.

In addition to their second place state award this year, the Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” program was previously honored as the best in Florida for three consecutive years.

Pictured above and below: The Fresh from Florida program last March at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge. Pictured inset: The Fresh from Florida Advocacy Awards at the state FFA convention in Orlando on Thursday.

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5 Responses to “Northview’s FFA Named One Of Florida’s Finest; Places Second In Advocacy Program”

  1. Bonnie Exner on July 5th, 2015 7:04 pm

    Congrats to Northview FFA and Mr.Perry Byars for their continued excellence in bringing honors and awards to NHS. These students work hard all year long and deserve this recognition!

  2. Wilma Gibson on July 4th, 2015 11:01 pm

    congratulationns to all of the F.F.A. members and Mr Byars. They all work very hard and all of us are proud of them. Keep up the good work.

  3. Jane on July 4th, 2015 4:57 am

    Congratulations to all the members! I know several of these hardworking FFA members and I am so very proud of you and the contributions you make to our community and to Florida!

  4. Stephanie Berry on July 3rd, 2015 10:48 pm

    Great job Northview FFA! Mr. Byars you are awesome! Go Chiefs!

  5. Gayle Weaver on July 3rd, 2015 2:52 am

    Awesome! Such hard working sponsor, officers, and chapter members. Thank you for representing Northview High so well. Enjoy your conference.