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For most of his childhood, Kevon Garrett would not speak in front of a crowd. His parents, he says, had to beg him to stand and say a few words. This year he ran across a stage to accept one of the most visible leadership roles a young agriculturalist in the state can hold.
If their students turned the tables and asked what they did this summer, two LCPS teachers could regale them with an account of travel abroad and an all-expense-paid professional development opportunity that opened their eyes to a different culture and another system of classroom instruction.
The South Lenoir FFA Chapter held their annual Banquet in May. The FFA Banquet is a one time a year event for students to get recognized for their hard work and dedication in the organization. Keynote speaker Jason Brown, a retired NFL player, spoke on the importance of agriculture and service to our community. Bryan Diaz, NC FFA Vice President, also attended and spoke to the group about finding purpose in whatever work you do. Nearly 200 members and guests attended this year’s banquet.
DEEP RUN - The recent FFA Plant Sale at South Lenoir High School provided a glimpse into the world of agricultural education, highlighting the efforts of students to cultivate and nurture various plants while learning essential skills for their future endeavors.
34 Jones Senior FFA members recently participated in the 94th North Carolina State FFA Convention, held June 27-29, 2023 at the Raleigh Convention Center. Jones Senior FFA members, under the leadership of Mr. Chris Hicks and Mrs. Mary Murphy, brought home numerous accolades that represent a stellar year of performance.
Last week our kids were recognized at our Southeast Region Rally event held at UMO for their achievements this past year along with a few regional contests in Agriculture Mechanics and Creed Speaking.
South Lenoir High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) has held its annual plant. The FFA members have been working hard in their greenhouses to ensure that they offer a wide range of plants for sale.
A grant award of $14,545 to South Lenoir High School’s FFA will bolster the school’s animal science curriculum and give students a real-world connection to a variety of livestock.
The fun LCPS promised students at its Summer Enrichment Academy arrived at Moss Hill Elementary School by land and by air courtesy of FFA students from South Lenoir High School.
The FFA chapter at South Lenoir High School has made wintertime harvest time for grant awards, racking up about $11,000 in financial assistance for two projects designed to expand learning opportunities for agriculture students and their schoolmates.
Students representing FFA chapters from North Lenoir and South Lenoir high schools and Woodington Middle School scored big in the competition that highlighted last week’s Neuse Federation Rally hosted by Mount Olive University.
Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Service and the Lenoir County SPCA received some help from North Lenoir FFA on Saturday. The No Empty Bowl project is a food distribution program designed to lighten the load for local pet owners.
Lenoir County Public Schools has won recognition for its efforts to promote good nutrition and fresh food awareness among its students, honored recently as a recipient of the 2019 inaugural Farm to School of NC Award.
South Lenoir High School ag teacher Joseph Noble, left, accepts his N.C. Farm Bureau Going Local Grant award from Alton Roberson, president of the Lenoir County Farm Bureau.
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