This past week began with completing the interest meeting agenda. I am excited that local Fluvanna farmer, Terry Lintecum, will be speaking on behalf of Fruit Hill Orchard. Ron Saacke and Mark Campbell will both be speaking at the meeting. Fluvanna FFA Alumni have offered to provide dinner; however, due to the unknown number of attendees we will save their offer for a later date.
On Friday, I found myself back in my home county, after a windy drive on interstate 81. There, I went to the Fluvanna County High School's agriculture program to observe. Doing so enabled me to talk with several potential Young Farmers members, now FFA members, and give them more information about the organization. I was sad to hear that one of the girls, who was initially coming to the winter expo, would no longer be joining us. Because of this, I spoke with one of the FFA officers who was interested in going. Spot filled!
In the agriculture shop I observed a CNC machine being used, roosters being fed, plants being watered, and seeds being planted. I was able to talk with the instructor, Russell Jennings, and learn more about curriculum development. I am looking forward to working with Fluvanna County's FFA advisor in recruiting for the Young Farmers organization. Something I believe that we as YF would be able to facilitate is a "Blue Buddy Day". This would be a day where (blue and gold) FFA members and young 4-H clover buds would work together on an agriculture related activity. This interaction would enable the young 4-Hers to see that their agriculture journey as a lifelong pursuit.
Win: Working with youth and seeing them "in their element" while working in the ag. shop is always a win in my book!
Pinch: Being notified that one of the girls attending the expo could no longer go left me in a bind. Fortunately, I was able to find other shoes to fill that place!
"Stand tall. Think tall. Smile tall. Live tall."
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