West Liberty

Agricultural Education

& FFA Chapter

Strengthening Agriculture
Support Group

Beef and Goat Cooperative

  • 4 alumni members provided goats and calves for 21 members.

Healthy Lifestyles

 

Habitudes Curriculum

  • 100% of junior and senior members participate to learn study habits, choose healthy friendships, and develop a growth mindset

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Social Media Etiquette

  • All members learn about creating and maintaining a positive image on social media

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Back to School Picnic and Kickball

  • 58 members attended for recreation activities

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Broomball

  • 43 members participated in the fruit sale reward activity at Coral Ridge Mall

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National FFA Convention Concert

  • 24 members attended the Old Dominion Concert while at National FFA Convention

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State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

Career Success

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Supervised Agricultural Experiences

  • 72 members have SAE projects in livestock production, ag mechanics, and job placement

  • 55 members exhibited at the Muscatine County Fair and 11 at the State Fair

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SAE Road Show

  • 38 members toured 14 SAE locations in our area

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Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling Career Fair

  • 25 members attended the career fair at the Muscatine Community College

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A Taste of West Liberty Agriculture

  • 100% of members had at least one opportunity to tour up to 6 local Ag businesses and hear from up to 8 industry speakers

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Growing Leaders
Leadership

Scholarship

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Senior Awards Night

  • 9 seniors were awarded $2,200 in scholarships

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Academic Achievement Awards

  • 52 members qualified with a 3.0 GPA

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LDE Mentoring Program

  • 38 members mentored and assisted younger members with speaking contests

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Application Workshops

  • 32 members participated in the NHS and College Application Workshop

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Healthy Lifestyles

 

Habitudes Curriculum

  • 100% of junior and senior members participate to learn study habits, choose healthy friendships, and develop a growth mindset

​

Social Media Etiquette

  • All members learn about creating and maintaining a positive image on social media

​

Back to School Picnic and Kickball

  • 58 members attended for recreation activities

​

Broomball

  • 43 members participated in the fruit sale reward activity at Coral Ridge Mall

​

National FFA Convention Concert

  • 24 members attended the Old Dominion Concert while at National FFA Convention

​

State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

Personal Growth

 

Comet Career Corner

  • 100% of senior members worked with industry representatives on interviewing skills and developed Linked-In profiles

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Planting the Seeds of Our Future

  • 67 members managed the 30' x 60' greenhouse and plant sales

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State Association Award Programs

  • Brent Meyers was selected as an Iowa Star Finalist in Placement

  • 8 members earned the Iowa FFA Degree

  • Lindsey Laughlin earned Rising Star Finalist

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Parent-Member Banquet

  • 24 member prepared for banquet as 190 parents and quests attended

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Chapter Level Degrees and Awards

  • Awarded: 27 Discovery Degrees

  • Awarded: 17 Greenhand Degrees

  • Awarded: 14 Chapter Degrees

  • Awarded: 4 Star Awards

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Career Success

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Supervised Agricultural Experiences

  • 72 members have SAE projects in livestock production, ag mechanics, and job placement

  • 55 members exhibited at the Muscatine County Fair and 11 at the State Fair

​

SAE Road Show

  • 38 members toured 14 SAE locations in our area

​

Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling Career Fair

  • 25 members attended the career fair at the Muscatine Community College

​

A Taste of West Liberty Agriculture

  • 100% of members had at least one opportunity to tour up to 6 local Ag businesses and hear from up to 8 industry speakers

​

Growing Leaders
Leadership

Scholarship

​

Senior Awards Night

  • 9 seniors were awarded $2,200 in scholarships

​

Academic Achievement Awards

  • 52 members qualified with a 3.0 GPA

​

LDE Mentoring Program

  • 38 members mentored and assisted younger members with speaking contests

​

Application Workshops

  • 32 members participated in the NHS and College Application Workshop

​

Healthy Lifestyles

 

Habitudes Curriculum

  • 100% of junior and senior members participate to learn study habits, choose healthy friendships, and develop a growth mindset

​

Social Media Etiquette

  • All members learn about creating and maintaining a positive image on social media

​

Back to School Picnic and Kickball

  • 58 members attended for recreation activities

​

Broomball

  • 43 members participated in the fruit sale reward activity at Coral Ridge Mall

​

National FFA Convention Concert

  • 24 members attended the Old Dominion Concert while at National FFA Convention

​

State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

Personal Growth

 

Comet Career Corner

  • 100% of senior members worked with industry representatives on interviewing skills and developed Linked-In profiles

​

Planting the Seeds of Our Future

  • 67 members managed the 30' x 60' greenhouse and plant sales

​

State Association Award Programs

  • Brent Meyers was selected as an Iowa Star Finalist in Placement

  • 8 members earned the Iowa FFA Degree

  • Lindsey Laughlin earned Rising Star Finalist

​

Parent-Member Banquet

  • 24 member prepared for banquet as 190 parents and quests attended

​

Chapter Level Degrees and Awards

  • Awarded: 27 Discovery Degrees

  • Awarded: 17 Greenhand Degrees

  • Awarded: 14 Chapter Degrees

  • Awarded: 4 Star Awards

​

Career Success

​

Supervised Agricultural Experiences

  • 72 members have SAE projects in livestock production, ag mechanics, and job placement

  • 55 members exhibited at the Muscatine County Fair and 11 at the State Fair

​

SAE Road Show

  • 38 members toured 14 SAE locations in our area

​

Iowa Association for College Admission Counseling Career Fair

  • 25 members attended the career fair at the Muscatine Community College

​

A Taste of West Liberty Agriculture

  • 100% of members had at least one opportunity to tour up to 6 local Ag businesses and hear from up to 8 industry speakers

​

Growing Leaders
Leadership

State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

State and National Leadership Conferences

  • 12 members attended Amplify conference

  • 20 members attended District Greenhand Fire-Up Camp

  • 60 members attended Iowa FFA Leadership Conference

  • 24 members attended National FFA Convention

Personal Growth

 

Comet Career Corner

  • 100% of senior members worked with industry representatives on interviewing skills and developed Linked-In profiles

​

Planting the Seeds of Our Future

  • 67 members managed the 30' x 60' greenhouse and plant sales

​

State Association Award Programs

  • Brent Meyers was selected as an Iowa Star Finalist in Placement

  • 8 members earned the Iowa FFA Degree

  • Lindsey Laughlin earned Rising Star Finalist

​

Parent-Member Banquet

  • 24 member prepared for banquet as 190 parents and quests attended

​

Chapter Level Degrees and Awards

  • Awarded: 27 Discovery Degrees

  • Awarded: 17 Greenhand Degrees

  • Awarded: 14 Chapter Degrees

  • Awarded: 4 Star Awards

​

Strengthening Agriculture
Recruitment

Exploring Agriculture and FFA

  • 100% of 8th grade students participate in a six week introductory course.

  • Experience the Action and Program of Activities teams presented FFA opportunities to students.

Strengthening Agriculture
Safety

Standard Operating Procedure

  • 100% of members participated in workshops for greenhouse and shop safety.

Strengthening Agriculture
Agricultural Advocacy

Marketing the Brand

  • School District Digital sign board and 3 social media outlets were used.

  • Submitted 22 articles and our program of activities to the West Liberty Index.

Strengthening Agriculture
Agricultural Literacy

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Junior Agricultural Leaders Program

  • 15 members taught 3rd grade students 5 lessons on agriculture.