Vance Charter FFA

It's time to be thankful! Next week, we will be hosting our FFA's annual Thanksgiving potluck. It will be on Wednesday at 5:30pm in the high-school Cafe. Members are welcome to bring their families. Please use the link below to sign up to bring a thanksgiving dish and/or a $5 bingo prize. We can't wait to see y'all there!
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Introduction to Agriculture students visited NCWorks in Henderson today to try out the VR systems. They welded, operated heavy equipment and explored other careers.

Apple picking, Churchill downs, rodeo amd lots of miles traveled. Our 2023 National FFA Convention trip may have come to an end but the memories will last a lifetime.

From Gleaner Combines to Lainey Wilson, Vance Charter FFA is experiencing all the things FFA this week. Thank you to all those who supported this group of young adults.

Vance Charter FFA made it to Indiana and have a busy scedule this week. Stay tuned for highlights of the National FFA Convention.

Representative Frank Sossamon NC House District 32 presented Mrs. Dixon with a certificate today congratulating her on the $20,000 2023 GO Grant that she received for the Agriculture Program at Vance Charter.

Vance Charter FFA members took on the NC State Fair today. We met with FFA state officers, Steve Troxler, saw all the exhibits, and had some awesome fair food. Some of our members got to see their entries and how they placed. Congratulations to our members who are working hard to futher agriculture traditions.

Students in Introduction to Agriculture completed state fair entry projects. Some will be featured at the NC State Fair. Make sure you check them out if you get a chance to visit.

Vance Charter FFA leaders attended Regional Leadership Conference this past week. They attended workshops, met other FFA members from across our region and are bringing back new ideas for our chapter.

FFA member Londyn Whitehead showed her turkey "Turkey Swift" at the NC State Fair yesterday. She placed 7th in the state for the Senior division. Londyn also placed 1st in the name plate contest for the senior division. We are so proud of you and your hard work.

Trick or Treat! 🎃 It's bake sale season for FFA. We are raising money to help our officers go to National Convention in Indiana. We would really appreciate any donated treats that you bring and we can't wait to see you all Friday!

Vance Charter FFA/4H members brought home some bling for the Granville County 4H Livestock show last week. Members have been working hard with our animal friends at school and it shows.

Grand Champion Meat Goat Doe- Peyton Minish
Grand Champion Market Ewe- Elizabeth Davis
Grand Champion Feeder Steer- Trey Pittman
Reserve Grand Champion Feeder Steer-
Jacob Paynter
Reserve Grand Champion Beef Heifer- Peyton Hight
1st place Breeding Ewe (Class 3)- Miranda Burroughs
1st place Breeding Market Goat(Class 3)- Katelin Guerrant

Special thank you to all of our parents and supports who came out to cheer on our young people.We couldn't do what we do without you.

Same great place with a facelift. Our students love FFA camp and will visit this weekend. If you can help please do.

Way to go Shane Watkins!

Vance Charter FFA $25 Raffle

Come see us at the Hot Sauce festival today! We are selling a variety of sauces, Peanuts from Texas RoadHouse, drinks and we have a 50/50 raffle!

It's Mum time! Mum orders are now open until September 12th. Please contact us if you would like to make an order. Make sure you order your beautiful mums before time is up!

We are excited to participate in our first livestock show. Come and support our members.

We are almost halfway to our goal! Thank you for your support share our link and help us meet our goal.

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Our kiddos are working super hard to do good things this year. Help support them on their journey.

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Our Advisor, Mrs. Dixon

Here by the owl! I have a passion for sharing my love for agriculture. My goal is to provide a space where students can explore their agricultural interests and learn lifelong skills. FFA has something to offer everyone be it leadership opportunities, travel, competitions, community service, relationships and or work skills. I am excited to see what our chapter will accomplish this school and encourage our youth to get involved. Our community and VCS family has been very supportive of our program. Agriculture has an impact on everyone, everyday. Let's make the best of our theme "Old Traditions, New opportunities"

Meet Peyton, Our reporter!

I joined FFA my freshman year because I enjoy being outside and learning about agriculture. FFA has introduced me to many more things than I imagined including welding, electrical wiring, and animal handling. It’s great to hang out with friends who enjoy the same things that I do. The field trips are lots of fun, but they also offer opportunities to grow in the future as an FFA officer. I would encourage any who is remotely interested in wildlife, outdoors, animals, shooting sports, or anything associated with agriculture to join FFA. The opportunities are numerous, not only while in high school, but also as you move onto college or a job. Outside of FFA, I enjoy hunting, fishing, and shooting competitively.

Meet Trey, our Sentinel!

My name is Trey and I joined FFA because of I love to be outside. I enjoy to be around agriculture and I like to do hands on activities. I like to hunt,fish, cut grass, and work! I love being in FFA because I can not only learn new things but I can help teach others as well.

Meet Elizabeth our Vice President,

I joined FFA my freshman year and became a officer that same week and I had no idea what FFA was till I got to high school and got out in a ag class and I’m glad I did. This organization has opened so many great opportunities for me I have gotten to travel to serval places and have made many friends who I still talk to. This is my 3rd year in FFA and serving as a officer and seeing how much we grow and become better each year is crazy! I encourage students to try it even just once I promise there is something for everyone in FFA and gives you so many options and opens a lot of doors for you. I’m beyond excited for this school year, we have so many great things planned for y’all!

Meet Miranda our President,

If I'm going to be honest, I initially joined FFA because I heard about the field trips. But, the reason I stayed in FFA means alot more than just being able to skip school. When I joined I knew nothing about agriculture or leadership, but it was the officers of my chapter that helped to spark my new passion. Because of FFA I have learned what it means to be a leader and what it takes to be one. Now, I want to be able to cultivate the future leaders of our community by giving them an opportunity to follow their passion as well!

Meet Peyton, she is our Secretary! 

3 things I like are riding horses, playing golf, and reading.

I like ffa because it gives me a chance to teach others about agriculture and leadership through fun activities and trips.

The reason I chose to do ffa was to be able to participate in the leadership opportunities ffa provides. I also joined to learn just how much agriculture benefits our community.

Meet Katelin, our Treasurer! 

My name is Katelin and the reason I joined FFA is because of the friendships I had that were connected to it! Now that I have been very involved in FFA I know that it’s so much more than a field trip to get out of class with my friends! I have learned that FFA is a lifestyle, and nobody would be able to do everyday life things without Agriculture. It all comes down to what it took to make the items we use in everyday life! FFA is truly a life changing chapter that I think people should take the time to really learn what it is!My favorite thing about FFA is the way we learn things! Yes we learn the book but we mainly learn by doing hands on activities, and this is the way I learn best. FFA is about leadership and what it takes to get things accomplished,it’s about meeting new people and learning new things! I encourage you all to go out and join a school club wether it’s FFA or not! BE ACTIVE IN YOUR SCHOOL.

Vance Charter FFA is kicking off our first fundraiser today afterschool. This popcorn is awesome. Full bags and great flavor. Order your today. Ships right to your front door. Thank you for your support.

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Alrighty y’all as this holiday season approaches we will be hosting a Christmas party this thursday from 3:30 - 5!! Family members and friends are welcome!! Please bring a $10 white elephant gift and your favorite Christmas treat!! We look forward to seeing y’all

Vance Charter FFA Is selling $1 candy cane candy grams this holiday season to purchase Christmas for 2 children off the salvation army’s angel tree. Our officers will be selling next week during all lunches for all grade levels!! They will be delivered on Friday of next week!! Thank you for all your support!!

Happy thanksgiving from Vance Charter FFA chapter!🦃

In this morning meeting our ffa member created chain links of all the things we are thankful for this holiday season!!! We hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving break!!

We are having a potluck! Please join us this friday to celebrate Thanksgiving. If you plan on attending and bringing a dish, please signup with the signup genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA9AC22AAFAC52-potluck

Just like that our National FFA Trip comes to an end. We safely made it home and had some awesome adventures along the way. We traveled through VA, WV, OH, IN, and KY. Churchill Downs where the run the Kentucky Derby, Louisville Slugger Tour, Schmpiffs Candy Store, and the Ohio River Overlook were all added to the list. Thank you to all of those who supported us in this trip and made it possible.

The memories made and new things learned are countless. We are having a blast.

Vance Charter FFA takes on National FFA Organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here's to a week of memories made. 75,000 Blue Jackets in one place.

Bow Tying skills for floriculture...

Vance Charter FFA members take on the State Fair. FFA Day at the State Fair was a huge sucess. We met with the State FFA officers, Steve Troxler, milked dairy cows, saw all the agriculture exhibits and had a lot of fun doing it.