2009 FFA National Convention
The week of October 18-25, 2009: was an ordinary school week for most students. However, a select group of students made history. FFA members from across Polk, Manatee and Orange County boarded a charter bus and began their journey to the 82nd National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

The National FFA Convention is a once in a lifetime opportunity and chance. Yes, you might be able to go again but it will never be the same. The three days spent in Indianapolis were an amazing time and we were able to learn many new things and meet thousands of new people.

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2009 FFA National Convention

2009 Farm Bureau Speech Contest
Michele Perez

On September 1, 2009, twelve Polk County FFA members competed in the Polk County Farm Bureau Youth Speech contest. Students were judged on their speech content and speech delivery. The topic of the speech contest was, “What challenges will affect the sustainability of Florida Agriculture for the future?”


Michele Perez of Mulberry High School placed first followed by Crystal Meadows of Lake Region High School and Alexis Booher of Haines City High School. The top three contestants received a cash award.


2010 Polk County Youth Fair Market Steer Record Book Contest
The Polk County Cattlewomen's market steer record book has been posted. Download the record book in pdf format or visit the youth fair page for information about other contests.
Horticulture Students Attend Spring Horticulture Field Trip
On May 1st and 2nd the Horticulture Students of Lake Gibson Sr., Haines City Sr., and Bartow Sr. High School attended the second annual Spring Horticulture Field Trip. Over thirty students participated in this two day event. This trip was sponsored by a grant written by these three schools to increase membership in their Horticulture classes and to familiarize students with the Horticulture Industry. Business owners were made aware that students have an interest in Horticulture and will be certified by the time they graduate high school.    Read More... FFA Members on Horticulture Trip
Polk County FFA members meet with Congressman Adam Putnam
On Februrary 18th, Polk FFA students had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Adam Putnam at the Old Courthouse Building in Bartow when Putnam announced his bid for Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture.
FFA Members with Adam Putnam
Pictured left to right:  Michael Roberts - Bartow High School Reporter; Shelby Freeman - Polk County FFA Federation Reporter; Congressman Adam Putnam; Lindsey Lunsford - Polk County FFA Student Advisor; Jacob Durrance - Polk County FFA Treasurer.