Statewide FFA Field Day a Success
Statewide FFA Field Day a Success
The California State University, Chico College of Agriculture and the Butte College Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources hosted the 43rd annual FFA Field Day on March 12, 2011 at the CSU, Chico University Farm, Butte College campus and CSU, Chico campus.
The field day is an opportunity for FFA students from across the state to compete in skill competitions such as livestock judging, agriculture pest control, vegetable crop judging, farm records and many more. Students demonstrate their technical competence, leadership and communication skills and earn recognition for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the agricultural industry.Over 1,300 contestants from 112 different high schools competed in the 23 different contests. To host such an event takes a lot of hard work and effort from dedicated students, faculty, staff, judges and members of the community. It also wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors.
“I am really proud of our team’s accomplishments,” said Elizabeth Hurd, a junior in agriculture business and FFA Field Day committee co-chair. “The day was very successful and went on without a glitch.”
Suzanne Perrin, a junior in agriculture education and FFA Field Day committee co-chair agreed and added, “We also would like to thank everyone that put in countless hours to make the field day happen and to thank our sponsors and donors. Without them FFA Field Day wouldn’t happen.”