With the end of the year approaching rapidly, the Bowling Green FFA participated in many activities. The chapter held its annual pancake breakfast, attended the District 1 CDEs, and held the May meeting.
Members participated in the last Career Development Events (CDEs) of the year. On Feb. 29, Wyatt Bechstein, Cole Brokaw, Landen Naus, and Tyler Schwind participated in the District 1 Ag Mechanics and Outdoor Power Equipment CDEs at Four County Career Center. The team placed second in Ag Mechanics Skills and third in Outdoor Power Equipment. This Ag Mechanics Skills contest involved 10 skill stations including welding, cutting with a torch, lubricant and fuel identification, precise measuring, and identification of tools and more. The team placed second in this contest which qualified them for the state competition. The team competed against the top 20 teams in the state competition at Ohio State ATI on April 4. The team placed 11th in the state. The chapter is proud of their hardwork and dedication.
A group of members attended the District 1 Spring Invitational CDEs on March 5 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds.
The 18th place General Livestock Judging team consisted of Jules Firsdon, Isabella Belleville, Levi Bateson, Carter Thompson, Aidan Thomas, Kelsey Kline, Casey Naus, Ella Pasley, Darla Davis, Sam Wiles, Olando Alvarez, Joe Zachary, Addie Brokaw, and Tristan Flick.
The Agronomy team placed 12th. Team members were Gavin Roessner and Shawn Carney.
Drew Thomas, Kierstan Hendricks and Natalee Harris participated in the Meats Contest and placed 10th.
The 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 officer teams hosted their annual pancake breakfast to show their appreciation of the teachers. The officers prepared pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, danishes, and drinks. The rest of the day, the officers served other FFA members in the classes. Thanks to Biggby Coffee and Gary Dible for donating coffee for the event.
The chapter helped host the 4th Grade Ag Fest again this year. At this event, members brought in different animals to make a petting zoo for the fourth graders from BGCS, St. Al’s, St. Louis, and BG Montessori. This was held at the Wood County Fairgrounds in cooperation with the Wood County OSU Extension on May 15. Some of the animals that were included this year were pigs, cows, chickens, goats, a horse, and sheep. Fourth graders learned all about agriculture including equipment, animals, and drones.
BG FFA ended the year with the May monthly meeting. They met the new officer team, enjoyed popsicles and ice cream for their refreshments, and played a game of kickball.
BG FFA is a satellite program of Penta Career Center.
