LEXINGTON COUNTY FFA CHAPTERS CO-SPONSOR
FARM-CITY SHOWCASE
LEXINGTON, SC…FFA chapters from the Lexington Technology Center, Pelion High School, Gilbert High School and Batesburg-Leesville High School joined in co-sponsoring the 12 th annual Lexington County Farm-City Showcase, Saturday, October 7 th, in the K-Mart parking area on Highway 1 and 378 in Lexington according to John W. Parris, state director of public affairs with the SC FFA Association.
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| Lexington FFA members help with pony rides. | Lexington FFA member shows prize goat. | Pelion FFA members and advisor observe a blacksmithing demonstration. |
The event, designed to emphasize the interdependence of people living on the farm and those living in the city, included displays of large agricultural and forestry equipment, agricultural education displays, samples of locally produced food, a petting zoo, a children’s casting contest, a children’s tractor pull, pony rides, free ice cream and peanuts.
The Showcase, attended by hundreds from Lexington County and surrounding areas, served to kick-off the observance of Farm-City Week held during the seven days leading up to Thanksgiving.
The mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
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| Lexington FFA members and advisor, Tommy Harmon | Pelion FFA members and advisor, Frank Stover |
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| Batesburg-Leesville FFA members and advisor, Libby Hrlic at the putting green showcase. | Gilbert FFA members and advisor, Derrick Cooper at the children's tractor pull. |
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| Gilbert FFA advisor, Derrick Cooper prepares a future FFA member for Tractor Driving CDE. |
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