By Clay Bachman, OHS Torch reporter
On Thursday, January 28, the biological science applications in agriculture and horticulture classes took a day long field trip to the Gordyville farm show in Southern Illinois.
Monsanto had put up online applications for grants a few months before the farm show. Mrs. Cindy Nafziger applied for the grant and won, donating the $2500 to the Olympia FFA chapter.
The classes went down to the farm show to get a look at all the farm equipment and stands and to take a picture receiving the check. The picture included both the classes, Cindy Nafziger, Bryce Hoffman, and a Monsanto representative.
Olympia FFA advisor, Bryce Hoffman, said, “We will be using the money donated for new welders that are smaller in size, but produce more power. They will be an excellent addition to our ag shop.”
There were many agriculture related businesses there with information to hand out and some had free handouts.
Many students got to look at possible career options such as crop insurance, diesel mechanics, and irrigation. There were many new tractors there for students to climb in and try out
Olympia FFA president, Ellie Schmidgall, said, “This is the third farm show this year that the Olympia FFA chapter has had the honor of attending. Overall it was a great day getting to talk to businesses and receiving a check from Monsanto.”
As the school year nears an end, Olympia Ag and FFA have only a few more events. Next week, Olympia will be celebrating FFA week and Ag day is April 28.
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