Beauregard FFA

FFA Officers Caelyn Lashley and Ava Kendrick were this months presenters for the Beauregard FFA’s Ag in the Classroom activity. They did a wonderful presentation about Vet Science where they explained the difference between large and small animal vets. They had engaging activities where the kids sorted large and small animals as well as animal pictionary. The kids were split into two teams and had to guess the animal being drawn. We’re so excited to continue our collaboration with Beauregard Elementary School!

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Alabama Nursery Landscape Association for providing an invaluable opportunity for our students to engage with the Green industry and explore associated career paths. Students had the chance to operate various equipment, including zero-turn lawn mowers, electric mowers, mini excavators, trenchers, skid steers, stand-on skid steers, and tractors, while collaborating closely with industry experts. Thank you for facilitating such an awesome, hands-on learning experience.

Pictures of our student body grades 9th through 12th after casting their vote in the Beauregard FFA’s mock election!

Today, the Beauregard FFA hosted a mock election to prepare not only our members but the entire student body for the voting process! First students were required to register to vote prior to Election Day. As they made it to the voting location they were required to have proof of registration along with a form of physical identification. They were then handed a ballot and pointed to a desk where they could privately cast their vote. After casting their vote. they turned it in to the ballot box. Finally, they received an “I Voted” sticker to proudly display that they participated in their civic duty! We made sure to have a photo station where they could smile pretty! More of those pictures to come😄

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3-Star National Chapter Award

Out of the 9,163 FFA Chapters nationwide, the top 10% of chapters qualify for the National Chapter Award Program. Our chapter not only qualified for the top 10%, we were awarded the highest ranking of a 3 Star Chapter.

Chapters are evaluated on 9 activities from their Program of Activities, the execuction of those activities, and their impact. Our chapter has exemplified the FFA’s mission of developing premier leadership, personal growth, and career success! Congratulations Beauregard FFA MEMBERS!!

Senior FFA officers Michael Pope and Ava Barker received this prestigious honor on stage at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo.

National Convention Day 5 Recap!!!!
We started early with a session with a wonderful Keynote Speech from the agricultural legend, Temple Grandin! Gracyn Lashley was awarded Gold in Employment Skills! Our members continued to enjoy the Expo and make connections. That night we attended an exciting session that consisted of Justin Beckwith being awarded top 4 in the proficiency Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance! This session is also where our chapter was awarded first in the nation for the Premier Chapter Award in the section Strengthening Agriculture!

Day 4 National Convention Recap!!!
Our members started the day early with the opening session of the National Convention. Here they heard the inspiring words of Keynote Speaker Kevin Wanzer. Later that day in an afternoon session our Chapter was awarded as a 3 Star National Chapter, where Ava Barker and Michael Pope walked the stage as representatives. For dinner we attended an Alabama Pizza social held by the Alabama FFA Foundation. This allowed us to make conversation with important Alabama Representatives that have been crucial in ensuring the success of Alabama FFA members! We ended the night with an exciting visit to the Rodeo💙💛

Day 3 of National Convention Recap!!!
Wednesday was an exciting day as it was the opening of the Expo and Shopping Mall! This also kicked off our competitions. Gracyn Lashley competed first thing in the morning and was announced top 12 National Finalist in the CDE Employment Skills. Tanya Martinez and Taylor Morgan presented for the Premier Chapter Award in the section Strengthening Agriculture that afternoon where we were fortunate to have our very own Dr. Wright with us to watch them present. All of our members enjoyed the Expo where they were able to meet with real industry experts and further their knowledge on all things Agriculture! We upheld a Beauregard FFA tradition by eating at the Italian restaurant Buca Di Beppo. The day ended with a bang as we attended the concert held by the National FFA Organization where Megan Moroney gave an amazing performance!

Day 2 of National Convention Recap!!!
We were fortunate to visit Fair Oaks Farms, an active dairy farm that has utilized agritourism! Our members were able to take a tour of their dairy farm and see the process taken to milk cows! We learned about modern technology being used in this industry such as AI that is currently being used on smaller scale to determine if cattle has been milked that day and to allow them access to food. We also walked through the steps of the process of raising swine for food. The Pig Adventure Center had the information for Gestation, Farrowing, and Nursery. We also learned tons in the Crop Adventure where members learned about all that goes into the production of crops. We ended the day with a wonderful meal at the famous Weber Grill Restaurant.💙💛

🏅NATIONAL FINALIST🏅

Our very own Justin Beckwith placed top 4 in the Nation in the Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance Proficiency Award area! Justin took his work-based learning Supervised Agricultural Experience project to the next level during his time in high school and is very deserving of this prestigious honor!

Congratulations Justin, we are extremely proud of you!!

🏅GOLD!!🏅

Our very own Gracyn Lashley has brought home GOLD in the Employment Skills LDE. She is in the top 12 memebers in the nation.

The contest consisted of completing a resume, cover letter, virtual interview, follow-up email correspondence, in-person panel interview (x2), and a hand-written follow-up correspondence.

Gracyn has grown tremendously throughout this process and has the the real-world skills to acquire any job! We are incredibly proud of Gracyn and her accomplishments!!

🚨🚨🚨WE ARE BRINGING A NATIONAL TITLE HOME TO BEAUREGARD!!!🚨🚨🚨

The Beauregard FFA has been named the #1 chapter in the nation in the Premier Chapter Strengthening Agriculture Program!!

Tanya Martinez and Taylor Morgan presented an exceptional presentation to represent our chapter and highlight our activity!

🚨 🚨BREAKING NEWS FROM INDIANAPOLIS 🚨🚨

On the Road Again…Beauregard FFA has hit the ground and is ready to take on the 97th National FFA Convention and expo! Check back to see the next stop on our epic adventure!

Thank you for your support! We ❤️ our Cattlemen!!

Good luck and safe travels to the Beauregard FFA chapter as they travel to National Convention today! LCCA was happy to host Tanya and Taylor last week as we learned about their Premier Chapter Award project. They will be competing as one of the top 3 chapters in the Nation.

Friday we had a very exciting visit from the wonderful Central District President Alyx Johnson! She gave all our members the inspiring lesson on her “Why”. The “Why” is what makes an exceptional member! She encouraged our members to think about their “Why” through an activity called “I couldn’t live without”, where they listed what was important to them. At the end of her lesson she brought a sense of competition to our members as we played the “Cup Game”! We’re so grateful that we had the opportunity to learn from her!💙💛

As high school students, we had the incredible opportunity to witness firsthand the intricate process of cotton production, from harvesting to ginning. This hands-on experience not only opened our eyes to the world of production agriculture but also instilled in us a deeper appreciation for the everyday items we often take for granted, such as our clothes, linens, and even our paper currency.

The passion and dedication of the agriculturalists we encountered during our Farm Day event were truly inspiring. We gained a newfound understanding of the hard work and attention to detail that goes into cultivating this versatile and essential crop.

Through this immersive experience, we have developed a profound respect for the cotton industry and the vital role it plays in our lives. We now approach our daily interactions with textiles, paper, and other cotton-based products with a renewed sense of appreciation, recognizing the intricate processes and the countless hands involved in bringing these items to us.

This opportunity has not only enriched our academic understanding but has also fostered a greater connection to the world around us. We are grateful for the chance to witness the fabric of our lives being woven before our eyes, and we look forward to applying the insights we've gained to our future endeavors.

We are beyond excited that our chapter has moved into the final round of eliminations that will determine 1st in the Nation in the National Premier Chapter Award in the area of Strengthening Agriculture. We’re excited moving forward and diligent in our preparation! Indianapolis here we come💙💛

Wednesday our Chapter Officers Tanya Martinez and Gracyn Lashley had the privilege of launching an activity we call Ag in the Classroom! They conducted a lesson at our own elementary school that was an introduction to agriculture. We had so much fun and can’t wait till the next lesson!

Good Luck to our NATIONAL FINALISTS!! 💙💛

Thank you for your support! 💙💛