The first FFA Progress Expo was held September 4th and 5th on the Half Century site. Four hundred fifty two FFA members from 18 schools participated in the rain plagued event. Plans to harvest corn and soybeans were canceled due to rain, and some classes were moved to Grissom Hall ( Special thanks to airport manager Bill Clayton for helping with the last minute arrangements).
Students attended classes on soil judging, yield calculations, farm safety, GPS technology, and other areas on interest. A tractor operators contest was held both days. The event was well recieved by the students and their instructors.
FFA Progress Expo's will be held in even numbered years when there is no Half Century of Progress Event. Members of the FFA Organization, (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) are students in vocational agriculture programs in high schools. Over the years, FFA has, in combination with the dedicated vo-ag instructors, helped not only "future farmers", but leaders in agribusiness, agricultural education, and even non-ag related fields get the education, skills, and experience they needed to excel in their chosen endeavors.
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"The Vintage Farm Progress Show"
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There will be a Half Century Of Progress IV video. Details will be released soon.
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