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Norris FFA Chapter named Model of Innovation winner in community developmentNebraska The Norris FFA Chapter of Firth, Neb., was named Model of Innovation winner in community development at the 81st National FFA Convention. The nation's top 10 three-star gold chapters in the community development division competed for the award. The chapter received a plaque in an onstage ceremony during the convention's second general session Oct. 23. Top chapters were also selected from chapter and student development divisions. Norris FFA understands the importance of developing students into responsible and active citizens for their communities. To raise public awareness of FFA and unite the school with the community, Norris FFA members created a 70-acre outdoor learning lab. First, the chapter chose the school's cross-country field as a natural site for planting. Then, members secured thousands of dollars in donations ranging from seed to the use of tilling equipment. Five separate ecosystems were eventually planted for research, including a switchgrass biofuels area. Members shared their work through local newspaper articles and a featured story in National Pheasants Forever magazine. Norris FFA members also value service within their community. To create agricultural awareness for youth and adults, the chapter organized a petting zoo at the 2007 Dairy Fun Day. Members brought animals ranging from baby chicks to pigmy goats. More than 2,000 children and adults visited the petting zoo. To further improve the welfare of their community, Norris FFA members also assisted an ailing local vineyard owner. They helped prune and harvest his fruit and learned the proper techniques for successful viticulture. Toyota sponsors the Models of Innovation awards as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. It is one of many ways FFA members accomplish the FFA mission and succeed in making a difference in their communities and the lives of their fellow students. The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 507,763 student members--all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture--as part of 7,439 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988, in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission 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. Visit www.ffa.org for more information. 11/3/08 Date: 11/25/08 Advertisement
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