Last month, eight Polk County High School FFA members attended the 91st National FFA Convention and Career Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

Over 64,000 high school students from across the nation and from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico participated in this annual event. Students participated in a career expo, listened to motivational speakers and attended leadership classes, a country concert featuring Garth Brooks and a rodeo. Students received a tour and a meal at the nationally known Fair Oaks Farm located in Fair Oaks, Indiana.  

The organization would like to thank the Polk County Farm Bureau, Carolina Farm Credit, Stott’s Ford, Nelon-Cole Pest Control, Harmon Brothers Farm, McGuinn’s Store and the families of these students for making the trip possible.  

Chauncey Barber, agricultural teacher, and Monica Barber, teacher/guidance counselor, chaperoned the trip.

More photos of the trip can be found on the Polk County High School FFA Facebook page.

– Submitted by Chauncey Barber