Mainstreet Daily News
Florida FFA is pleased to announce the selection of “Florida’s Finest” FFA Chapters. The selection of these chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture and have worked hard to fulfill the mission and vision of the FFA. These chapters will be recognized during the 2nd session of the 2020 Florida FFA Celebration. In addition, each of these chapters will represent Florida at the national level in the National Chapter Award Program.
Those chapters who have been named Florida’s Finest, in alphabetical order, with norteast Florida schools in bold are:
Avon Park
Bartow Middle
Belleview
Braden River
Bradford
Branford
Bronson
Brooksville SR
Buffalo Creek Middle
Cottondale
Deane Bozeman
DeLand Middle
Deltona
Durant
East River
Ft. White
Ft. White Middle
Jay
Lakewood Ranch
North Marion
Northview Ocoee
Orlando Colonial
Santa Fe
Southeast Manatee
Steinbrenner
Strawberry Crest
Tate
Turkey Creek Middle
University
Vanguard
Westwood Middle
Williston Middle
Windermere
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA CELEBRATION
Extraordinary times lead extraordinary people to do extraordinary things. This summer, thousands of FFA members, advisors, administrators, alumni, parents and industry partners will gather online in a new, exciting, and innovative experience to celebrate another record-breaking year. More than ever, our viewers will be inspired and motivated to take pride in our industry, serve our communities, and become leaders of the next generation.
During the celebration, FFA members and guests will experience motivational speakers and award presentations while virtually meeting Florida FFA’s outstanding officers, members, and supporters.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA FFA ASSOCIATION
The Florida FFA Association is a premier youth, leadership organization with nearly 30,000 middle and high school student members – as part of over 300 local FFA chapters across the state. FFA members participate in nearly 50 leadership and career development events each year. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
The Florida FFA Association is a resource and support organization that does not select, control, supervise or approve local chapter or individual member activities except as expressly provided for in the Florida FFA Association Constitution and Bylaws.
The Florida FFA Association affirms its belief in the value of all human beings and seeks diversity in its membership, leadership and staff as an equal opportunity employer.
THE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION MISSION
Agricultural education prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resource systems.
THE FFA MISSION
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
For more information about Florida FFA and agricultural education, visit floridaffa.org.