The World of FFA

It seems that January and February are very busy months when you live in the world of FFA. There is a lot to do when you have students involved in contests and applying for Iowa Degrees, or District Office. Through student teaching, I have had my first real experience with FFA contests, degrees, and running for office. I was not as involved in FFA as I would have liked to have been in high school. The last few months I have gained a real passion for the competition and compassion involved in FFA activities.


I haven't even mentioned that National FFA Week also falls into this chaotic time of planning for these events. Mid-Prairie's FFA week celebration was very different from my own. We put up signs in the library windows as well as on each FFA members locker. We also had a teacher appreciation breakfast, a few dress up days and an FFA assembly. The assembly unfortunately got postponed due to the winter weather we have been having the last couple of weeks. Overall, the students enjoyed the activities and were willing to help put in the time to make it successful.


I learned a lot about what happens behind the scenes at district review night as well as contests. I have enjoyed working with the other Ag teachers in our district and getting to know my role at these events. It has also been a great time for Alyssa and I to catch up and share our stories and experiences. I cannot even begin to express how much I have learned through the experiences of student teaching. This is comforting because I feel that I know 100 times more than I did when I arrived, but I know there is still so much more for me to learn.